Climacium americanum
Climacium americanum American tree moss
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Phenology
Capsules mature in the fall.
Similar Species
Climacium dendroides (palm tree moss)
Less common than C. americanum, does not have the same small lobes at the base, plants not as dull and tend to be upright. Has shorter, more rounded capsules than C. americanum.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No Rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Climacium americanum American tree moss
Plant form with capsules
Plant Summary
perennial moss
native, common
Common Names
American tree moss
lobe-leaved tree moss
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