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Apple moss

Bartramia aprica

Description:

Bartramia aprica typically forms cushions and tufts that range from bluish-green to yellow-green in colour. The green and toothed leaves of this species are relatively long, ranging from 4-9 mm. They are narrow and lance-shaped while the base is slightly widened and the edges often bend backwards. Sporophytes are frequent and are present at the tip of the main stems (acrocarpous). The sporangia are spherical, pale green and shiny when they are immature, which is why its common name is ‘apple moss’. When young, the sporngia are upright and become horizontal, ridged and grooved as they mature.

Habitat:

Spotted on the bare edge of a cliff. Parque Nacional de Monfragüe

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/36; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired

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6 Comments

arlanda
arlanda 10 years ago

Thanks ChunXingWong!

ChunXingWong
ChunXingWong 10 years ago

Great Spotting, Dr. Landa !

arlanda
arlanda 10 years ago

Thanks MilesBerkey

MilesBerkey
MilesBerkey 10 years ago

very nice photos

arlanda
arlanda 10 years ago

Thanks Mark!

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

Amazing pics Angel !!

arlanda
Spotted by
arlanda

Extremadura, Spain

Spotted on Jan 31, 2014
Submitted on Feb 28, 2014

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