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Juniper Haircap Moss

Mosses and Liverworts

Polytrichum juniperinum, commonly known as juniper haircap or juniper polytrichum moss, is an evergreen and perennial species of moss that is widely distributed, growing on every continent including Antarctica.

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Identification
Distinguishing Appearance
Reddish stems with grey-green leaves that have a distinctive red-brown tip 1
Scientific Name
Polytrichum juniperinum 1
Sources
1. Polytrichum juniperinum (Wikipedia)
  • Introduction, first sentence
    Polytrichum juniperinum, commonly known as juniper haircap or juniper polytrichum moss, is an evergreen and perennial species of moss that is widely distributed, growing on every continent including Antarctica.
  • Description section
    The stems are reddish with grey-green leaves that have a distinctive red-brown tip.
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