Mosses are an amazingly resilient and versatile group of plants. They range from microscopic discolourations on the soil to great shaggy knee-high carpets. They can be found in just about every habitat you can think of. There are many different varieties and sizes Mosses in Green Timbers.
Cat-tail Moss Haircap Moss
Haircap Moss - Polytrichales Polytrichaceae Polytrichum commune Identification & Description: The Hair Cap Mosses, called Bird Wheat or Pigeon Wheat in many localities, are the largest and in some respects most highly developed of all our mosses, and by reason of their size and common occurrence are familiar object to nearly everyone. [...]
Cat-tail Moss - Hookerales Lembophyllaceae Isothecium myosuroides Identification & Description: Cat-tail Moss or reed mace, any plant of the genus Typha, perennial herbs found in almost all open marshes. The cattail (also called club rush) has long narrow leaves, sometimes used for weaving chair seats, and a single tall stem bearing two [...]
