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Cushion Moss

Leucobryum sp.

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Description:

Grows forming dense green or grey cushions, the biggest one found was about 10cm in diameter.

Habitat:

Found growing directly on rocks, exposed to sunlight probably only in the afternoon, in a canyon of Chéran, in Bauges Mountains (Massif des Bauges), which are part of French Prealps.

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Leucobryum - Wikipedia

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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021

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