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Lyell's Bristle-moss - Orthotrichum lyellii

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Lyell's Bristle-moss Lyell's Bristle-moss - Orthotrichum lyellii dylan North Somerset 5 Oct 2021, 3:03 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 4:08 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly common throughout the UK though more so in the South than the North. Habitat includes: On the branches and trunks of a wide range of deciduous trees such as Ash, Elms, Poplars, Sycamore etc. in places such as gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards, hedgerows, woodland, scrub, wasteland etc. Growing habit: Perennial. Height: Up to 4 cm. Seen: All year round.