Grasses & Moss
Big Stem Moss
Big Stem Moss
(Pleurozium schreberi)
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This appears to be a variety of
Schreber's Feathermoss
or Big Stem Moss, (Pleurozium
schreberi). This moss grows in many places on Quailhaven.
It loves moist damp areas but will tolerate dry periods if not disturbed.
It can be seen growing on trees, dead logs, stumps and on the soil.
Many Oak trees
have this moss growing on the bark. It helps insulate and keep moisture in the tree. These thick coats
represent many years, even decades of grow. Younger trees seem to have far less.
A tree can be damaged
permanently by harvesting
this moss. Some harvest large quantities for short term gain with no
regard for the forests health.
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Andy's northern
Ontario wildflower
page
about mosses and lichens
Bryophytes Photos
Plant Profile for Pleurozium
(big red
stem moss)
USDA PLANTS
Schreber's Feathermoss
rook.org
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