Description
Polytrichum elongatum (also called Elongated Haircap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a medium-sized moss, with stems that can reach up to 8 cm in height. It has a distinctive, star-shaped leaf pattern, and prefers to grow in moist, shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polytrichum elongatum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a perianth of six tepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Where to Find Polytrichum elongatum
Polytrichum elongatum can be found in moist, shady places in woodlands, heaths and grasslands in Europe, North America, and Asia.