Long-leaved Thread Moss

Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum, commonly known as marsh bryum, is a species of moss belonging to the family Bryaceae. It is distinguished by its strongly decurrent leaves that extend down the stem, central leaf stalks which may extend slightly beyond the tip of the leaf, dioicy, and long stems densely matted with rhizoids. It is found worldwide, excluding the tropics.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Long-leaved Thread 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

• Ptychostomum rubens
• Ptychostomum pallens
• Pohlia melanodon
• Imbribryum torenii

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida

Order

Bryales

Family

Bryaceae

Genus

Ptychostomum

Species

Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum

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