Ptilium crista-castrensis, the knights plume moss or ostrich-plume feathermoss, is a species of moss within the family Pylaisiaceae, in the class Bryopsida, subclass Bryidae and order Hypnales.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Ostrich-plume 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.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Bryophyta
- Class
- Bryopsida
- Order
- Hypnales
- Family
- Pylaisiaceae
- Genus
- Ptilium
- Species
- Ptilium crista-castrensis
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