Moss Specimen

Date2007

Dimensions2 x 6 cm (13/16 x 2 3/8 in.)

Object numberHF.2012.49.11

DescriptionA dense mass of Hylocomium splendens [Hedw.] Schimp in B.S.G. Green in colour with feather-like branches. Leaves are small and slightly curled. Sample is brown around the edges and vaguely rectangular in shape. Reverse is almost completely brown in colour. Pieces of other plant matter (needles, seeds, twigs) present. Many pieces of loose plant matter (needles, seeds, twigs) also in package.

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Bryophyta
Class: Bryopsida
Order: Hypnales
Family: Hylocomiaceae
Genus: Hylocomium
Species: Hylocomium splendens [Hedw.] Schimp.

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