Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: P1230387 FZ28

Climacium dendroides moss

24 Oct 2009 295
I'm hoping to eventually get a better collection of Moss photos. Though they may not be of much interest to most of you (and usually I can't manage to get a very inspiring photo), I'm hoping that by seeing these images in front of me, maybe I will be able to recognize and even name a few of the more common species, LOL. Mosses can be very difficult to tell apart, often needing microscopic testing. I will do my best to get accurate IDs, with the help of Doug Waylett and Sandy Davis. Any suggestions, confirmations and corrections would be extremely welcome and appreciated! The moss, Climacium dendroides, is like a miniature tree and the branches are stout and stubby with no branching. Makes me think of a tiny palm tree. This specimen was growing in Bragg Creek PP or West Bragg Creek Natural Area on 20th August.