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Gemmabryum caespiticium  (Hedw.) J.R. Spence
Gemmabryum caespiticium is a moss that is native to California.
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Genus: Gemmabryum
Family: Bryaceae  
Category: bryophyte  
PLANTS group:Moss

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[Wikipedia] Distribution, Use of Artificial Light: Gemmabryum caespiticium, handbell moss,[2] is a species of moss belonging to the family Bryaceae.[3] It has almost cosmopolitan distribution.[3] Gemmabryum caespiticium is known to be able to use artificial light to grow in places which are otherwise devoid of natural light, such as Crystal Cave in Wisconsin. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


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Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/21/2024).