Blunt-leaved Bristle Moss

Nyholmiella obtusifolia (basionym Orthotrichum obtusifolium) is a species of moss in the family Orthotrichaceae. An epiphytic species which grows on bark or sometimes stone. This species has a widespread northern distribution, known from Eurasia and North America.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Blunt-leaved Bristle Moss being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Zygodon rupestris
• Zygodon conoideus
• Zygodon viridissimus
• Orthotrichum stellatum
• Lewinskya affinis
• Plenogemma phyllantha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida

Order

Orthotrichales

Family

Orthotrichaceae

Genus

Nyholmiella

Species

Nyholmiella obtusifolia

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