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Common Pocket-moss - Fissidens taxifolius

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Common Pocket-moss Common Pocket-moss - Fissidens taxifolius var. taxifolius dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 20 Feb 2023, 3:40 p.m. 19 Feb 2023, 3:14 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: On soil, cracks and crevices in rock, in places such as woodland, shady banks, arable fields, gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards etc.

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British Bryological Society

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Subspecies

name latinname species sightings media image
Common Pocket-moss Fissidens taxifolius var. taxifolius 1 1 1 image for Common Pocket-moss