Alpine Haircap Moss

Polytrichastrum alpinum, also known as Alpine haircap, is a species of moss from the family Polytrichaceae. It is widely distributed and may be found growing among other moss species.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Alpine 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
• Polytrichum formosum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Polytrichopsida

Order

Polytrichales

Family

Polytrichaceae

Genus

Polytrichastrum

Species

Polytrichastrum alpinum

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