Ohio Bristle Moss
Orthotrichum ohioenseOrthotrichaceae
Native
![Ohio Bristle Moss](/images/orthotrichum_ohioense_2.jpg)
![Ohio Bristle Moss](/images/orthotrichum_ohioense_1.jpg)
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.
![Ohio Bristle Moss](/images/orthotrichum_ohioense_4.jpg)
Closeup of dry plants. Eight larger teeth on the capsule full of spores at top right distinguish O. stellatum.
![Ohio Bristle Moss](/images/orthotrichum_ohioense_5.jpg)
Closeup of hydrated plants. There's another moss there too, resembling a tiny vine.
![Ohio Bristle Moss](/images/orthotrichum_ohioense_6.jpg)
Calyptra and open capsule showing peristome teeth and spores.
The front yardApril 2019
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Photos copyright David G. Smith
Information from the Delaware Flora Checklist used with author's permission.