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Photo by RudraDey
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Field Notes

Description:

This moss/lichen was seen growing on the bark of a pine tree.

Habitat:

Lower reaches of the Eastern Himalayas

Species ID Suggestions

Woolly Fringe Moss

Racomitrium lanuginosum

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John B.
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Comments (1)
John B.
Hi RudraDey, the moss in your spotting looks very much like Racomitrium lanuginosum and your Description (growing on a pine tree) together with your Habitat (lower reaches of the Himalayas) seem to provide "text book" confirmation. Great Spotting.

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Biodiversity of West Bengal, India
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PublishedJune 9, 2023

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