Common Apple-Moss (Bartramia pomiformis)

Tentative ID. Moss growing near a seasonal stream on a woodland trail.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

A proper treat on your birthday. Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Ferdy. I luckily got to hike a bit during the weekend--before my health decided to go completely haywire today. Wish I could have gotten some better shots :) Maybe next time I'll be feeling better! Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    All the best Lisa, take good care of yourself. Hopefully spring brings better times. Posted 4 years ago

Neptune

Lion

Love how you have captured the light Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Neptune! Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

WOW!! This is gorgeous! What a great find! Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Twinsie! I was in awe! I got some other shots (it was a huge display), but I was feeling pretty shaky and the shots are a bit "smeared" Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Well, this is a great shot! I hope you find it again when you are feeling well. Posted 4 years ago

The Common Apple-Moss

"Bartramia pomiformis" is a species of moss in the Bartramiaceae family. It is typically green or glaucous in hue, although sometimes it can appear yellowish. The stems extend from a half cm to 8 cm, with narrowly lanceolate to linear-lanceolate leaves 4 – 9 mm long. The leaves have a nerve and are toothed. They are curled when dry but stick out when moist.

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Similar species: Bartramiales

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling