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Broom Forkmoss - Dicranum scoparium Habitat: Pond edge/wetland area of a deciduous forest Dicranum,Dicranum scoparium,Geotagged,United States,broom forkmoss,moss,winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Broom Forkmoss - Dicranum scoparium

Habitat: Pond edge/wetland area of a deciduous forest

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Dicranum scoparium is a species of dicranid moss, native to North America, including the Great Lakes region. It usually forms tufts or mats on soil in dry to moist forested areas. As with many types of moss Broom moss grows in clumps with Broom mosses as well as other mosses. It can be distinguished by its leaves, which strongly curve to one side.

Similar species: Dicranales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded May 20, 2020. Captured Mar 12, 2020 13:55 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/128s
  • ISO160
  • 100mm