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Pincushion Moss

Leucobryum glaucum

Photo by SargonR
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Description:

Pincushion Moss growing on a rock on the Radar Hill ridge, Fort Shafter, Oahu, Hawaii. Need an assist from a 'Bryophyte' expert to identify this one! Second picture is a zoomed in shot.

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Comments (5)
SargonR
That was a slip, has been re-designated as a "plant".
Mark Ridgway
I think this one is used by some gardeners as it can grow over almost any shape in it's path. I've seen whole front gardens done with it near Dana Point, Calif. They look amazing but must need regular watering. (not related to fungi of course)
SargonR
Good call, that looks like the right thing.
Mark Ridgway
Beautiful. It looks like Leucobryum glaucum to me.

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Achilles Tang
O'ahu, Hawai'i
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedApril 30, 2014

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