Orthotrichum lyellii, also known as Lyell's bristle moss, is a species of acrocarpous moss belonging to the family Orthotrichaceae. O. lyellii can be found throughout western North America and Europe. It is found most commonly growing epiphytically on a variety of trees, and less commonly on rocks or boulder substrates.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Lyell's 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
- Pulvigera papillosa
- Lewinskya affinis
- Lewinskya rupestris
- Lewinskya sordida
- Lewinskya striata
- Calyptopogon mnioides
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Bryophyta
- Class
- Bryopsida
- Order
- Orthotrichales
- Family
- Orthotrichaceae
- Genus
- Pulvigera
- Species
- Pulvigera lyellii
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