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Polytrichum piliferum1 2024-03-25 SW Michigan USA The moss with the red cup are males. <br /> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytrichum_piliferum" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytrichum_piliferum</a> Geotagged,Polytrichum piliferum,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Polytrichum piliferum1 2024-03-25 SW Michigan USA

The moss with the red cup are males.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytrichum_piliferum

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The Bristly Haircap Moss

"Polytrichum piliferum", the bristly haircap, is an evergreen perennial species of moss in the family Polytrichaceae. The bristly haircap moss is small-sized to medium-sized and forms loose tufts with wine-reddish stems.

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Similar species: Polytrichales
Species identified by Jon Reck
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Uploaded Apr 7, 2024. Captured Mar 25, 2024 11:19 in JGXQ+2C Rutland Charter Township, MI, USA.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/8.0
  • 1/50s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm