Trichostomum Moss

(Trichostomum brachydontium)

galery

Description

The plants form tufted, yellow-green to dark green sods or cushions (sometimes extensive) on soil. The stem has a central strand of differentiated cells and grows 4-26mm tall. The leaves are tightly incurled (crisped) when dry, but widely spreading when wet, giving the plant a completely different appearance.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Bryophyta
Class: Bryopsida
Order:Pottiales
Family:Pottiaceae
Genus:Trichostomum
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe