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bristly haircap moss
Polytrichum piliferum
Polytrichum piliferum
bristly haircap moss haricap moss
Polytrichum piliferum Polytrichaceae
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English common names
  •bristly haircap moss
  •awned haircap moss
accepted scientific name
  •Polytrichum piliferum Hedw.
rules for finding collection records
  Polytrichum piliferum (122)
  excludePolytrichum piliferum hyperboreum
family name
  • Polytrichaceae
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Category: Moss-like Plants
Moss Category: True Moss
Plant Observed All Year

How Likely at this Location (12%)
Name Match (100%)
Plant Showiness (27%)
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