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.
If you would like to contribute to the guide, get in contact with me and I could also make you an editor.
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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 ↓
