Woolly Fringe-moss

Racomitrium lanuginosum is a widespread species of moss found in montane and arctic tundra, the genus Racomitrium is found across the Northern and Southern hemispheres., however Racomitrium lanuginosum is only found in the Northern hemisphere. It grows as large mats on exposed rock and in boulder scree, particularly on acidic rocks. Its leaves have a characteristically decurrent and toothed hair-point, which gives rise to its regional common names woolly fringemoss, hoary rock-moss and woolly moss.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Woolly Fringe-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

• Racomitrium pruinosum
• Racomitrium canescens
• Racomitrium elongatum
• Racomitrium heterostichum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida

Order

Grimmiales

Family

Grimmiaceae

Genus

Racomitrium

Species

Racomitrium lanuginosum

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