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Moss/Schistidium

Photo by meloniemeares
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Field Notes

Description:

Patches on concrete surface.

Habitat:

Prefers very exposed rocky (in this case concrete) substrates high in pH. Credit to Miles Berkey.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
meloniemeares
Miles, BioOne.org had a description of Schistidium viride that sounds familiar. What is your thoughts?
meloniemeares
Thanks! And, I am looking up Schistidium now. Again, I appreciate your time.
MilesBerkey
Okay, this looks like a species of Schistidium. This genus prefers very exposed rocky (in this case concrete) substrates, high in pH. Check out the Schistidium genus. Good job with taking numerous photos.

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Moss & Moss Allies of Southeast USA

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PublishedFebruary 27, 2014

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