Polytrichum

Tennent, ACT

Polytrichum at Tennent, ACT - 19 Sep 2015
Polytrichum at Tennent, ACT - 19 Sep 2015
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Identification history

Polytrichum 22 Sep 2015 michaelb
Polytrichum 22 Sep 2015 Heino

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2 comments

Heino wrote:
   22 Sep 2015
A bryological friend suggests Polytrichum. There are numerous spore capsules, still with their coverings (or calyptrae). Here the calyptra looks to be wholly yellowish, a contrast to the reddish tinges in the calyptra of the likely Dawsonia at http://canberranaturemap.org/Community/Sightings/Details/1946317. See the comments there about the striking differences in mature capsules.
michaelb wrote:
   23 Sep 2015
Thanks Heino

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 19 Sep 2015 07:00 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower

Species information

  • Polytrichum Scientific name
  • Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 910.81m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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