Pendulous Wing-moss (Antitrichia curtipendula)

Pendulous Wing-moss, a reference photo — Photo: HermannSchachner · CC0 (licence)

Antitrichia curtipendula (also known as pendulous wing moss or hanging moss) is a species of feather-moss found predominantly in western North America and the western coast of Europe.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Pendulous Wing-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

Antitrichia californica
Glyphothecium sciuroides
Loeskeobryum brevirostre

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Bryophyta
Class: Bryopsida
Order: Hypnales
Family: Antitrichiaceae
Genus: Antitrichia
Species: Antitrichia curtipendula

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