Rhizomnium glabrescens explained

Rhizomnium glabrescens, also called fan moss or large leafy moss, is a species of moss in the genus Rhizomnium.[1]

Description

These plants are upright, unbranched and unisexual. Their stems are naked, up to 3 cm high, are shiny and have large leaves. Male plants have large, rose-like clusters of leaves at the tip while female plants have capsules. It is very common on rotting logs, humus and soil over rocks in low- and middle-elevation forests. It is the most common species of leafy moss in low-elevation forests. [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: fan moss (Rhizomnium glabrescens). iNaturalist. en. 2020-01-01.
  2. Book: Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast : Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. 1994. Lone Pine Publishing. MacKinnon, A. (Andrew), 1956-, Pojar, Jim, 1948-, Alaback, Paul B.. 1-55105-040-4. Richmond, Wash.. 30357470.