Polytrichum piliferum Calflora

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Polytrichum piliferum Hedw.

Polytrichum piliferum is a moss that is native to California.


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Genus:	Polytrichum
Family:	Polytrichaceae
Category:	bryophyte

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[Wikipedia] Common Names: In English the species goes by the common names polytrichum moss, bristly haircap,[7] or bristly haircap moss. In Finnish its common name is karvakarhunsammal, while in German it is called Glashaar-Frauenhaarmoos, Glashaar-Haarmützenmoos, Glashaar-Widertonmoos, Haartragendes Frauenhaar-Moos, or Haartragendes Frauenhaarmoos. (link added by Mary Ann Machi) photos / record / common / links

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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]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/ (Accessed: 05/08/2025).