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Whitish Feather-moss - Brachythecium albicans

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Whitish Feather-moss Whitish Feather-moss - Brachythecium albicans dylan Rodway Hill 21 Nov 2022, 2:15 p.m. 20 Nov 2022, 2:53 p.m.
Whitish Feather-moss Whitish Feather-moss - Brachythecium albicans dylan Rodway Hill 21 Nov 2022, 11:50 a.m. 20 Nov 2022, 3:40 p.m.
Whitish Feather-moss Whitish Feather-moss - Brachythecium albicans dylan North Somerset 5 Oct 2021, 3:29 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 4:17 p.m.
Whitish Feather-moss Whitish Feather-moss - Brachythecium albicans dylan North Somerset 5 Oct 2021, 3:29 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 4:18 p.m.
Whitish Feather-moss Whitish Feather-moss - Brachythecium albicans dylan Rodway Hill 21 Nov 2022, 11:50 a.m. 20 Nov 2022, 3:35 p.m.
Whitish Feather-moss Whitish Feather-moss - Brachythecium albicans dylan Bristol 11 Dec 2022, 2:43 p.m. 10 Dec 2022, 4:28 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: light, well-drained, base-poor soils, especially sand in places such as coastal dunes, short turf pastures, rocks, roadsides, railway tracks, wasteland etc. Growing habit: Perennial. Shoots are up to 5 cm long. Seen: All year round.