Wall Screw-moss (Tortula muralis)

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Tortula muralis, commonly known as wall screw-moss, is a species of moss in the family Pottiaceae. T. muralis is found throughout the world.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Wall Screw-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

Tortula subulata
Aloina aloides
Syntrichia laevipila

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Bryophyta
Class: Bryopsida
Order: Pottiales
Family: Pottiaceae
Genus: Tortula
Species: Tortula muralis

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