ON THIS PLANT
Ptychominon aciculare (colloquially known as ‘Pipe-cleaner Moss’) is a species of moss found predominantly in Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Samoa, Juan Fernandez Islands and Chile. It is easily recognised given its similarity, especially when partially dried, to a pipe-cleaner. This name is commonly accepted across Australia and New Zealand. It has been observed growing from between sea level to sub-alpine altitudes (1200m). This plant may also be recognised as Hypnum cucullifolium or Ptychomnion gracillimum.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Ptychomnion
- Family
- Ptychomniaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en pipe-cleaner moss
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