THE PARTS OF THE MOSS PLANT 



that some have notched edges, while others are plain; 

 some are long like pine needles, others are oval or 

 round ; some have a nerve or vein which rims through 

 the center. 



During the winter and spring the mosses begin their 



, Different Shapes of Moss Leaves (Much Enlarged). 



work of spore-bearing. A large number of hairlike 

 stalks rise out of the bed of green leaves. They are 

 from one to three inches tall. When young their color 



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