Tortula muralis, commonly known as wall screw-moss, is a species of moss in the family Pottiaceae. It is found throughout the world, making it one of the most widely reported mosses in the genus Tortula.
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Distinguishing AppearanceForms greyish-green cushions no more than 1 centimetre tall, with tongue-shaped leaves having acute to rounded apices. 1 Scientific Name Sources
1. Tortula muralis, Wikipedia
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Tortula muralis, commonly known as wall screw-moss, is a species of moss in the family Pottiaceae.
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Tortula muralis forms greyish-green cushions no more than 1 cm (0.39 in) tall, with tongue-shaped leaves possessing acute to rounded leaf apices that approach a point.
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