Bog Haircap Moss (Polytrichum strictum)

Bog Haircap Moss, a reference photo — Photo: HermannSchachner · CC0 (licence)

Polytrichum strictum, commonly known as bog haircap moss or strict haircap, is an evergreen and perennial species of moss native to Sphagnum bogs and other moist habitats in temperate climates. It has a circumboreal distribution, and is also found in South America and Antarctica.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Bog Haircap 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

Polytrichum commune
Polytrichastrum sexangulare
Polytrichum juniperinum
Polytrichum perigoniale

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Bryophyta
Class: Polytrichopsida
Order: Polytrichales
Family: Polytrichaceae
Genus: Polytrichum
Species: Polytrichum strictum

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