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Wall Screw-moss

Tortula muralis

Photo by suzmonk
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Field Notes

Description:

Growing around the shady roots of a dogwood tree. One of the early green wisps of spring. Can't stand the heat and strong sun later in the year ... but comes back in the same spot every spring.

Notes:

Ground-cover

Reference Links:

Tortula muralis - Overview, Plants Profile for Tortula muralis (tortula moss)

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Moss & Moss Allies of Southeast USA
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PublishedJuly 23, 2013

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