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Pincushion Moss

Division: Bryophyta

Photo by Geodialist
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Field Notes

Description:

Some sort of "ground cover," presumably a type of moss. I photographed this specimen while experimenting with macro photography using my new camera. Can anyone ID the species?

Habitat:

Old growth deciduous forest at Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://www.fws.gov/masonneck/opportunities.html

Reference Links:

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Species ID Suggestions

Pincushion moss, possibly
Chaenorrhinum
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2012

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