
''Tortula ruralis'', commonly known as twisted moss and star moss, is a species of moss with a cosmopolitan distribution. It occurs in North America, the Pacific, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North and South Africa, South America, and Australia. It grows in many types of climate, including the Arctic, boreal areas, temperate areas, and deserts. It grows in tundra, coniferous forest, grassland, sagebrush, and other habitat types.
Similar species: Pottiales
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Uploaded May 7, 2020. Captured May 6, 2020 22:48 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.