Broom Forkmoss

Dicranum scoparium, the broom forkmoss, is a dicranaceous moss, native to most of the northern hemisphere as well as Oceania. It usually forms and grows in round mass clumps or mats on soil in dry to moist forested areas. As with many types of moss Broom moss grows in clumps with Broom mosses as well as other mosses. It can be distinguished by its leaves, which strongly curve to one side.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Broom Forkmoss 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

• Dicranum majus
• Dicranum fuscescens
• Dicranum bonjeanii
• Dicranum polysetum
• Dicranum condensatum
• Dicranum undulatum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida

Order

Dicranales

Family

Dicranaceae

Genus

Dicranum

Species

Dicranum scoparium

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