species 13,162 observations

Square Gooseneck Moss

Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus

Field notes

Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus is a species of moss known as springy turf-moss in the United Kingdom, and square goose neck moss in the United States. It is widespread in Eurasia and North America, and has been introduced to the Southern Hemisphere. It has broad ecological tolerances, and is usually found in man-made habitats such as lawns and golf courses. It is most closely related to R. subpinnatus, with which it is often confused.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided