Pelekium pygmaeum
(formerly Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum)
Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum at Clifton Gorge, Greene County, Ohio. March 14, 2014.
Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum branch microscope view.
Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum branch microscope view. Note stem is papillose in addition to leaves.
Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum branch microscope view.
Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum leaf tip.
Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum at a private nature preserve in Hocking County, Ohio . June 19, 2016
Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum at a private nature preserve in Hocking County, Ohio . June 19, 2016.
Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum at a private nature preserve in Hocking County, Ohio . June 19, 2016.
Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum at a private nature preserve in Hocking County, Ohio. June 19, 2016.
Substrate is sandstone rock in woods.
How to recognize Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum: This moss looks like Shaun Pogacnik’s face, OK?
Where to find Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum: It is found in your dreams!