Woolly Fringe-moss
Woolly Fringe-moss - Racomitrium lanuginosum
Description
This large and distinctive moss is an upland specialist and only found in the Charnwood area in Leicestershire. It is grey-green and with a prominent hair point at the end of each leaf - giving it the 'woolly' appearance. Leaves are up to 6mm and typically curve in one direction. The hair point is toothed.
Habitat
Stone walls in a few upland areas of Leicestershire.
When to see it
All year.
UK Status
Common in upland areas, rare elsewhere.
VC55 Status
Rare in VC55.
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