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Robert Muma's Moss Paintings
& Sketches
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Fissidens taxifolius |
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| Fissidens taxifolius is one of the commonest species
of this unique genus of mosses in Ontario (Canada) which has a dozen
species. There are more species of Fissidens mosses around the
world than any other genus and most of them are int he tropics. Notice the
unusual leaf construction, a distinguishing characteristic of this genus.
This species will be found along shady banks and the edges of streams.
This specimen is from our ravine where it covers the whole of the
north-facing hillside. |
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