Polytrichum commune

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Common Name

Common haircap; Great golden maidenhair; Great goldilocks; Common hair moss

Family

Polytrichaceae

Genus

Polytrichum

Species

commune

Location Found

Mont Belair, QU

Habitat

Widely spread throughout North America in both temperate and boreal latitudes.

Lab Storage

Notable Characteristics

Elongate stems and glossy leaf blades make this species stand out.

Collector

References

Flora of North America. N.d. Polytrichum commune