Greater Fork-moss

Greater Fork-moss - Dicranum majus

Description

Large moss, with very long narrow leaves up to 1.5cm, which are curved to one side.  The leaves have a long toothed tip, and the nerve is also toothed on the back, but there are no raised lines of cells as with D scoparium.  

Similar Species

Dicranum scoparium is very similar in the field, but with much shorter leaves.  

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Your photo should show the length of the leaf

Habitat

acid soils, in woodland or more open ground

VC55 Status

Uncommon

Further Information

See the British Bryological Society's webpage for this species https://www.britishbryologicalsociety.org.uk/learning/species-finder/dicranum-majus/ 

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