Bryophyta (Mosses) of Vancouver Island
This is the iNaturalist list of moss species of Vancouver Island (January, 2023). I will fill in species descriptions as I make observations or receive feedback.
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Roth's Andreaea Moss
Andreaea rothii, the dusky rock moss or Roth's andreaea moss, is a species of moss in the family Andreaeaceae native to North America and parts of Europe. It is black to brown and grows on rocks.
Black Rock Moss
Andreaea rupestris is a species of moss in the class Andreaopsida, are commonly referred to as the "lantern mosses" due to the appearance of their dehisced sporangia. It is typically found on smooth, acidic, exposed rock in the Northern hemisphere. It exhibits the common features of the genus Andreaea such as being acrocarpous, having dark pigmentation, lacking a seta, ...more ↓
Giant Calliergon Moss
Calliergon giganteum, the giant spearmoss, giant calliergon moss, or arctic moss, is an aquatic plant found on lake beds in tundra regions. It has no wood stems or flowers, and has small rootlets instead of roots.
Maidenhair Pocket Moss
Fissidens adianthoides, the maidenhair pocketmoss, is a moss in the family Fissidentaceae and class Bryopsida.
Large-leaved Pocket Moss
Fissidens grandifrons is a moss which is the largest of the family Fissidentaceae. It is found in turbulent water which it needs to get its carbon dioxide.
Cypress-leaved Plait-moss
Hypnum cupressiforme, the cypress-leaved plaitmoss or hypnum moss, is a common and widespread species of moss belonging to the genus Hypnum. It is found in all continents except Antarctica and occurs in a wide variety of habitats and climatic zones. It typically grows on tree trunks, logs, walls, rocks and other surfaces. It prefers acidic environments and ...more ↓
Streamside Leptodictyum Moss
Leptodictyum riparium, commonly known as Kneiff's feathermoss, streamside leptodictyum moss, or knapwort, is a species of moss of cosmopolitan distribution. The only places it is not found are the Pacific Islands and Australia. It is commonly found growing in the lakes and rivers of Minnesota and is also present in Mexico, Guatemala, the Bahamas, Cuba, ...more ↓
Urn Hair Moss
Pogonatum urnigerum is a species of moss in the family Polytrichaceae, commonly called urn haircap. It can be found on gravelly banks and similar habitats and can be identified by the blue tinge to the overall green colour.
Woolly Fringe-moss
Racomitrium lanuginosum is a widespread species of moss found in montane and arctic tundra across the Northern and Southern hemispheres. It grows as large mats on exposed rock and in boulder scree, particularly on acidic rocks. Its leaves have a characteristically decurrent and toothed hair-point, which gives rise to its regional common names woolly fringemoss, hoary ...more ↓
Luminous Moss
Schistostega pennata, also called goblin gold, luminous moss or luminescent moss, is a moss known for its glowing appearance in dark places. It is the only member of the family Schistostegaceae. The moss's greenish-gold glowing appearance is due to the clear, spherical cells in the protonema that can collect even the faintest light like lenses, and ...more ↓
