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Cypress-leaved plaitmoss, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands Tentative ID that I will try to get verified by an expert. This is a highly variable species and there&#039;s a few other candidates. If the ID is correct, note that the dutch name translates as &quot;billed claw moss&quot;. The claw part refers to the claw-like shape of the leafs, which you can see in the photo when you zoom in.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/81065/cypress-leaved_plaitmoss_-_closeup_heeswijk-dinther_netherlands.html" title="Cypress-leaved plaitmoss - closeup, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/81065_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=nnSt40OTuEDZk12heZtoa%2FdGsJo%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Cypress-leaved plaitmoss - closeup, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands Tentative ID that I will try to get verified by an expert. This is a highly variable species and there&#039;s a few other candidates. If the ID is correct, note that the dutch name translates as &quot;billed claw moss&quot;. The claw part refers to the claw-like shape of the leafs, which you can see in the photo when you zoom in. <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/81064/cypress-leaved_plaitmoss_heeswijk-dinther_netherlands.html Cypress-leaved plaitmoss,Europe,Heeswijk-Dinther,Hypnum cupressiforme,Netherlands,World" /></a></figure> Europe,Heeswijk-Dinther,Hypnum cupressiforme,Netherlands,World Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Cypress-leaved plaitmoss, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands

Tentative ID that I will try to get verified by an expert. This is a highly variable species and there's a few other candidates. If the ID is correct, note that the dutch name translates as "billed claw moss". The claw part refers to the claw-like shape of the leafs, which you can see in the photo when you zoom in.

Cypress-leaved plaitmoss - closeup, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands Tentative ID that I will try to get verified by an expert. This is a highly variable species and there's a few other candidates. If the ID is correct, note that the dutch name translates as "billed claw moss". The claw part refers to the claw-like shape of the leafs, which you can see in the photo when you zoom in. <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/81064/cypress-leaved_plaitmoss_heeswijk-dinther_netherlands.html Cypress-leaved plaitmoss,Europe,Heeswijk-Dinther,Hypnum cupressiforme,Netherlands,World

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    Christine Young
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    Whoa, the detail on those brown things is fantastic! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks! It's difficult to decide on which one to focus. This current photo is a normal 1:1 macro, meaning I can't capture closer other than to crop. Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago

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The Cypress-leaved Plaitmoss

"Hypnum cupressiforme", the cypress-leaved plaitmoss or hypnum moss, is a common and widespread species of moss belonging to the genus "Hypnum".

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Similar species: Hypnales
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Uploaded Jun 26, 2019. Captured Apr 21, 2019 06:59.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm