Thuidiopsis sparsa is a species of moss in the family Thuidiaceae. The natural distribution includes Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and nearby islands.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Sparse Fern 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
- Thuidiopsis furfurosa
- Palustriella commutata
- Claopodium crispifolium
- Thuidium recognitum
- Abietinella abietina
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Bryophyta
- Class
- Bryopsida
- Order
- Hypnales
- Family
- Thuidiaceae
- Genus
- Thuidiopsis
- Species
- Thuidiopsis sparsa
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