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John Pappus
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Help a bryophyte-neophyte.... Oct 11, 2015 23:10:49 GMT

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Post by John Pappus on Oct 11, 2015 23:10:49 GMT

A couple of mystery-mosses from my garden, any ideas please?

The more mosses I look at, the more I love them - beautiful shades of green.

ws_DSCN2394 by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr

ws_garden_moss-6 by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr

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John Pappus Full Member Wondering where everyone is... Posts: 116	Help a bryophyte-neophyte.... Oct 11, 2015 23:28:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by John Pappus on Oct 11, 2015 23:28:51 GMT Couldn't resist a couple more... Beautiful as any colourful petal I'd say.ws_garden_moss-10 (1) by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr ws_garden_moss-5 by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr
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Help a bryophyte-neophyte.... Oct 12, 2015 8:08:59 GMT

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Post by stigofthedump on Oct 12, 2015 8:08:59 GMT

Hi John.

sorry not much time this morning, work. But a quick stab at them.

1 looks to be a Didymodon... we will have to look at this one again because I'm not at all persuaded.
2 Homalothecium species looks OK for this one, substrate filters the two species.
3 not clear but we should be able to sort it as it is complete with sporophyte.
4 A Grimmia, pulvinata would be my guess. Looks to be an Orthotrichum in the background, again we should be able to nail this one.

these are just suggestions John. If I get time later I will come back and discuss ways we can help with ID posts on these.

Vince.

Location: Tyne and Wear

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