Woolly Feather Moss (Tomentypnum nitens) in the Plant ID forum

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jmorth

Mar 3, 2015 11:18 AM CST

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central Illinois

Anyone familiar w/ moss ?
1st pic is from Feb, this year in garden, 2nd pic (thinking it's probably same moss) from from late March, 2012 (also outside in garden).

Woolly Feather Moss (Tomentypnum nitens)
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plantladylin

Mar 3, 2015 2:00 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

I don't know a thing about mosses but the first one looks like Tomentypnum nitens:

http://www.bing.com/images/sea...

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jmorth

Mar 3, 2015 2:14 PM CST

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central Illinois

Possibility, MOBOT says that can be found in Illinois (well anywhere from the Artic Circle to N M). Illinois is specifically mentioned though.
Thanks Lin

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flaflwrgrl

Mar 3, 2015 6:48 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Whatever moss it is it's beautiful moss.

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jmorth

Mar 3, 2015 7:06 PM CST

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central Illinois