Crisped pincushion

Ulota crispa, the crisped pincushion moss, is a species of acrocarpous moss in the genus Ulota native to eastern North America. It is generally found in tight mounds on tree bark.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Crisped pincushion 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

• Ulota crispula
• Ulota coarctata
• Lewinskya sordida
• Orthotrichum stellatum
• Plenogemma phyllantha
• Drummondia prorepens

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida

Order

Orthotrichales

Family

Orthotrichaceae

Genus

Ulota

Species

Ulota crispa

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