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Hornschuch's Beard-moss - Pseudocrossidium hornschuchianum

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Hornschuch's Beard-moss Hornschuch's Beard-moss - Pseudocrossidium hornschuchianum dylan Avon Gorge 26 Mar 2022, 9:46 p.m. 23 Mar 2022, 5:51 p.m.
Hornschuch's Beard-moss Hornschuch's Beard-moss - Pseudocrossidium hornschuchianum dylan Avon Gorge 26 Mar 2022, 9:46 p.m. 23 Mar 2022, 5:51 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent in the Southern half of the UK, becoming less more localised further in the Northern. Habitat includes: Open, well-lit situations on calcareous substrates such as compacted soil, stony ground, path edges, old walls etc. Seen: All year round. Other names include: Barbula hornschuchiana.