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Key Facts About Curly thatch moss

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Attributes of Curly thatch moss

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Type

Moss

Harvest Time

Late fall, Winter

Plant Height

5 mm to 4 cm

Leaf type

Evergreen

Scientific Classification of Curly thatch moss

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Curly thatch moss

Dicranoweisia cirrata

Also known as: Common pincushion

Dicranoweisia cirrata is a medium-sized species of moss. It grows in the form of relatively rounded turfs and is not very choosy when it comes to the habitat. It can be found on decomposing wood, live or dead tree trunks, fences, and also rocks.

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