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Question: This low growing plant resides on a swamp edge alongside moss. After photographing it I was unable to find it …

  • Question

    This low growing plant resides on a swamp edge alongside moss. After photographing it I was unable to find it again, despite it being right under my nose. Is it possible for you to ID it? Thank you very much! Salem Sound, Massachusetts SueLB

    Answer

    Dear SueLB, you've photographed a species of moss. It may be in the Plagiomnium or a related genus (I am not a moss taxonomist, so I am not confident in the determination). Hopefully this will get you started on your study.