Amblystegium serpens
Amblystegium serpens, also known as the creeping feathermoss or nano moss,[1] is a species of moss. It is a common species in Britain.
Amblystegium serpens | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Bryophyta |
Class: | Bryopsida |
Subclass: | Bryidae |
Order: | Hypnales |
Family: | Amblystegiaceae |
Genus: | Amblystegium |
Species: | A. serpens |
Binomial name | |
Amblystegium serpens Schimp. | |
The species is pleurocarpous in form, with ovate to lanceolate leaves which end in a fine acute point. It forms creeping mats on decaying tree stumps, hedgebanks and other shaded sites.
It can live under water, and is used as a plant in some home aquariums.
References
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- Watson, E. V. (1981) British Mosses and Liverworts 3rd edn. pp. 340–341
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