Abietinella abietina is a species of moss in the family Thuidiaceae. It is a small, distinctive pleurocarpous moss with erect stems and spreading branches, reminiscent of a tiny conifer. Its extremely rare variety, abietina, occurs along the commoner var. hystricosa on coastal sand dunes. Abietinella abietina is perennial in its growth, meaning it can be observed throughout the year.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Fir Tamarisk-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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Bryophyta
- Class
- Bryopsida
- Order
- Hypnales
- Family
- Thuidiaceae
- Genus
- Abietinella
- Species
- Abietinella abietina
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