Hypopterygium didictyon, commonly known as umbrella moss, is a species of moss in the family Hypopterygiaceae. It is typically found in rainforests and wet forests, growing on tree trunks, rocks, and decaying logs in areas with sufficient moisture. This species is widespread in Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria, but is less common in South Australia. It is also found in New Zealand and parts of South America.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Hypopterygium didictyon 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
- Hypopterygium tamarisci
- Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum
- Hypopterygium flavolimbatum
- Hypopterygium wolffhuegelii
- Catharomnion ciliatum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Bryophyta
- Class
- Bryopsida
- Order
- Hypopterygiales
- Family
- Hypopterygiaceae
- Genus
- Hypopterygium
- Species
- Hypopterygium didictyon
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