Delaware Wildflowers • Scientific names
Leskea gracilescens
Necklace Chain MossLeskeaceae
Uncommon native
![Leskea gracilescens](/images/leskea_gracilescens_1.jpg)
Found this on my roof while cleaning gutters.
![Leskea gracilescens](/images/leskea_gracilescens_2.jpg)
May 2019
![Leskea gracilescens](/images/leskea_gracilescens_3.jpg)
When dry, leaves are overlapping, close to stem, resembling a necklace chain.
![Leskea gracilescens](/images/leskea_gracilescens_4.jpg)
Wet, the tiny leaves (about 1/2 mm long) spread somewhat.
![Leskea gracilescens](/images/leskea_gracilescens_5.jpg)
Capsules are about 2mm long.
June 2019
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Photos copyright David G. Smith
Information from the Delaware Flora Checklist used with author's permission.