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American climacium moss
Climacium americanum
American climacium moss (Climacium americanum) is native to North America. Its common name reflects the tree-like appearance of its small, branching leaves. This moss is resilient and can survive in both wet and dry conditions. It, along with other varieties of moss, are used as a nesting material by both the Four-Toed Salamander and the American Robin.
Hardiness Zones
2
Key Facts About American climacium moss
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Attributes of American climacium moss
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Moss
Plant Height
5 cm
Spread
15 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 21 ℃
Symbolism
Maternal love, Charity
Scientific Classification of American climacium moss
Phylum
Mosses
Class
True mosses
Order
Leucodontales
Family
Climaciaceae
Genus
Climacium mosses
Species
American climacium moss
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Distribution of American climacium moss
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Habitat of American climacium moss
Forest, riparian, wetland
Northern Hemisphere
South Hemisphere
Distribution Map of American climacium moss
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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Red-stemmed Feather-moss
Red-stemmed Feather-moss (Pleurozium schreberi) is a perennial evergreen plant that can grow to be 13 cm tall. It is a moss species with reddish stems. It forms a dense green mat along the forest floor. It is commonly found growing in woodland areas among other mosses.
Delicate fern moss
Delicate fern moss (*Thuidium delicatulum*) is a delicate moss that resembles an assortment of tiny ferns. Delicate fern moss carpets the ground and grows on surfaces like branches, rocks, logs, or damp soil. Birds use it for nesting material, and it provides protective cover for small animals. It grows in partial sun to shade and varies in color from light to dark green.
Mountain fern moss
Mountain fern moss (Hylocomium splendens) is a perennial moss with branches that grow up to 20 cm long, climbing over other mosses and forest debris. Prefers shady locations in humus-rich soils and decaying wood. Commonly found growing on forest floors in northern regions. It is olive green to reddish green and is often used in cut flower arrangements.
Silvergreen bryum moss
Silvergreen bryum moss (Bryum argenteum) is a moss species found on all global continents, even Antarctica. Silvergreen bryum moss is also referred to as silvery thread moss. It is often spread on the soles of people's shoes or on the feet of animals.
Broom forkmoss
Broom forkmoss is a tough, coarse moss that is native to North America. It typically grows in clumps and leaves are approximately 2 to 8 cm high. Broom forkmoss can be found growing among other mosses in forested areas in dry to moist soil.
Brocade moss
Brocade moss (Hypnum imponens) gets its name from the fact that it looks a bit like emerald embroidery. You’ll find it forming sprawling mats on old decaying logs. It’s one of many so-called “feather mosses,” so-named for their feathery appearance.
Twisted Moss
Twisted Moss, or Syntrichia ruralis, is a unique moss that grows on rocks and ledges. When dry, it appears reddish and shrunken. When twisted Moss gets wet, the leaves turn a lush green and begin to spread out.
Flat-Branched Tree-Clubmoss
Other names for flat-Branched Tree-Clubmoss (Dendrolycopodium obscurum) are “Princess Pine” and “Ground Pine.” The name "Ground Pine" describes how the plant's resembles a small pine tree. Flat-Branched Tree-Clubmoss grows in forests and wetlands. Flat-Branched Tree-Clubmoss is often cultivated in terrariums.
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American climacium moss
Climacium americanum
American climacium moss (Climacium americanum) is native to North America. Its common name reflects the tree-like appearance of its small, branching leaves. This moss is resilient and can survive in both wet and dry conditions. It, along with other varieties of moss, are used as a nesting material by both the Four-Toed Salamander and the American Robin.
Hardiness Zones
2
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Key Facts About American climacium moss
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Attributes of American climacium moss
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Moss
Plant Height
5 cm
Spread
15 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 21 ℃
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Symbolism
Maternal love, Charity
Scientific Classification of American climacium moss
Phylum
Mosses Class
True mosses Order
Leucodontales Family
Climaciaceae Genus
Climacium mosses Species
American climacium moss 
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Distribution of American climacium moss
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Habitat of American climacium moss
Forest, riparian, wetland
Northern Hemisphere
South Hemisphere
Distribution Map of American climacium moss
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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