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Ohio Bristle Moss
Orthotrichum ohioense
Orthotrichaceae
Native
Hydrated plants on the same dogwood. 16 teeth on the open capsule distinguish O. ohioense. Below that is a plant that has lost its calyptra but still has the operculum.
Closeup of dry plants. Eight larger teeth on the capsule full of spores at top right distinguish
O. stellatum.
Closeup of hydrated plants. There's another moss there too, resembling a tiny vine.
Calyptra and open capsule showing peristome teeth and spores.
The front yard
April 2019
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copyright David G. Smith
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