Bryum argenteum, commonly known as silver moss, silver-green moss or silvery thread moss, is a species of moss in the family Bryaceae. It is one of the most widely recognized mosses in the world and one of the most common in urban environments, identifiable without a microscope by its characteristic silvery-white sheen when dry. Its species name comes from the Latin argenteum, meaning silver.
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Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceSilvery thread moss shoots are typically less than 1 cm tall, with rounded, concave leaves 0.75-1.25 mm long. 1 Scientific Name Sources
1. Wikipedia: Bryum argenteum
Taxobox
Bryum argenteum Hedw.
Description section
Shoots are typically less than 1 cm tall, with rounded, concave leaves 0.75-1.25 mm long
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