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Pleurochaete squarrosa
Thermophilous, sub-mediterranean moss that is becoming more frequently found in central and northwestern Europe as a result of global warming. The plant can reach 2–6 cm tall. The leaves are strongly curved away from the stem, without a hair point, and very crisped when dry. They are green, yellowish-green or golden, usually 4.5–5.5 mm long and have an obvious nerve and taper gradually to the tip from the sheathing base. Most likely to be confused with Tortella tortuosa, but the last one appears on rocks while P. squarrosa grows on sandy or calcareous ground.
Spottted on sandy soil, at the path margins.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/36; ISO Speed Rating: 200. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
Spotted on Mar 7, 2014
Submitted on Mar 13, 2014
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