Common Tamarisk-moss
The leaves or fronds of Thuidium tamariscinum vaguely resemble the scaly leaves of some Thuja species. This flat-growing moss can reach a height of up to 10 centimeters.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Perennial evergreen plant, up to 10 centimeters
Origin: Almost worldwide
Habitats: Forests, meadows, scree, dead wood
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Botany
Family: Thuidiaceae
Name: Thuidium tamariscinum
Categories: Ferns |