MOSSKS WITH A HAND-LENS 



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THE LONG-NECKED BRYUM 



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HE Long-necked 

 Bryum [Lefttt>/>- 

 ryum Pyrif<>r)ne 

 (L.) Wils. ] is closely al- 

 lied to the true Bryums. 

 although placed in an- 

 other genus. It is easily 

 recognized by its long- 

 necked capsule and slen- 

 der hair-like leaves. 



It is rather rare, grow- 

 ing on moist shaded cliffs 

 and on rocks near water. 

 The capsules mature in 

 June and July. 



Some species of Pohlia, 

 an allied and difficult genus, have very long-necked capsules, but 

 the leaves are so much wider, that there is no need of confusing 

 them with the Long-necked Bryum. 



Fig. 21. Leptobryum pyriforme X 

 and capsule X 10. 



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