Moss

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Moss growth is favored by moist environments
Moss is a nonvasuclar lower plant that grows 3-12 mm tall
Moss Capsules
Moss Capsules



  • Scientific Name: Bryum argenteum Hedw.


  • Common Names: Moss, Silvery thread moss, Silvergreen bryum moss



  • Geographic Distribution: North America, South America, Europe, East Asia, South Africa, Australia


  • Life Cycle: Perennial


  • Photosynthetic Apparatus: C3


  • Major Identifying Characteristic: Nonvascular plants 3-12 mm tall. Setae are 8 to 20 mm with 1 to 2 mm long pendulous to pendent capsules.
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