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Fat worm moss

Bryoandersonia illecebra

Description:

A common moss found growing on soil, low rocks or the base of a tree (see Web reference). The spiral arrangement of leaf-like extensions that taper to sharp points mostly flat against the main body is typical of this species.

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chesterbperry
chesterbperry 11 years ago

If this same or closely related species? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/195...

drP
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drP

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Feb 25, 2013
Submitted on Feb 25, 2013

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