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campylostelium moss
Scientific Name: Campylostelium saxicola
Family: Ptychomitriaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
Duration:
Other Names: OH (rock-loving swan-necked moss)
Campylostelium saxicola: Bent-Moss
Campylostelium saxicola, commonly known as Bent-moss or Rock-loving Swan-necked Moss, is a small moss species belonging to the Ptychomitriaceae family.
Considerations for Children
- This is a very small moss with shoots only 1-2 mm tall.
Considerations for Pets
- Explicitly rated as "No" for being safe for dogs.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Campylostelium saxicola (F. Weber & D. Mohr) Bruch & Schimp.
- Family: Ptychomitriaceae
- Synonyms: = Campylostelium
Distribution and Habitat
- Campylostelium saxicola is widespread, growing on shaded boulders, particularly in forests.
- It's found in northern areas and can be found at higher elevations.
Morphological Characteristics
- This is a tiny moss with shoots only 1-2 mm tall.
- Mature plants range from 0.5-2 mm high (Campylostelium) to 5-40 mm high.
- It has very narrow, bristle-like leaves, typically 1 mm long.
- The leaves are glossy, crisped, or sometimes circinate.
Quirky Facts
- Also referred to as "Rock-loving Swan-necked Moss."
Further Information
- Taxonomic information can be found in the British Database of campylostelium moss.
- USDA Plants provides information under code CASA30.