''Rhizomnium glabrescens'', also called fan moss or large leafy moss, is a species of moss in the genus ''
Rhizomnium
''Rhizomnium'' is a genus of mosses in the family Mniaceae commonly referred to as leafy mosses. They grow nearly worldwide, mostly in the northern hemisphere.
Species
* ''Rhizomnium andrewsianum''
* ''Rhizomnium appalachianum''
* ''Rhizomnium g ...
''.
Description
The plants are upright, unbranched and unisexual. Their stems are naked, up to 3 cm high, are shiny and have large leaves. Male plants have large, rose-like clusters of leaves at the tip. Female plants have capsules. It is very common on rotting logs,
humus
In classical soil science, humus is the dark organic matter in soil that is formed by the decomposition of plant and animal matter. It is a kind of soil organic matter. It is rich in nutrients and retains moisture in the soil. Humus is the Lati ...
and soil over rocks in low- and middle-elevation forests. Indeed, it is the most common species of leafy moss in low-elevation forests.
References
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