Labels for Common Mosses 501 



HYGROMETRIC CORD MOSS (Funavia hygrometrica). 



The fruit-stalks of all members of the genus twist like a 

 piece of cord in dry weather, whence the name, from funis, 

 a rope or cord. It is a typical heath moss, occurring more 

 especially on scorched ground, forming beautiful pale green 

 patches. At maturity the capsules are orange-red. Fruiting 

 in spring. Common. (Funaviacecz.) 



RED-STEMMED FEATHER MOSS {Hypnum Schreberi). 



Stems rigid, erect, of a beautiful red colour. Leaves 

 crowded, elliptical, concave, terminating in a short point ; 

 yellowish-green. Fruit-stalk growing from the side (lateral). 

 The fruit is rare, occurring from November to April. A 

 common species in bushy places, on moors, and in woods. 

 (Hypnacea.) 



GLITTERING FEATHER MOSS (Hylocomium splendens). 



Stem partly erect, sometimes a foot in length. Leaves 

 faintly two-nerved at the base, those of the stem with a long 

 point, those of the branchlets with a short point. Fruit-stalks 

 generally two or three together, about 1 inch long. The fruit, 

 which occurs in spring, is rarely seen in the southern counties. 

 The moss occurs on the ground, chiefly in woods, and can 

 be known easily by its very glossy stems. (Hypnacece.) 



TRIANGUL&R-LEAYED FEATHER MOSS 



{Hylocomium tnquetnim). 



Forming tall, stiff, standing tufts, several inches long, of 

 a yellowish-green. Stems nearly simple, seldom branched, 

 ascending, red. Very common in woods and on banks, 

 bearing fruit in early spring. Much used for packing on 

 account of its lightness and elasticity. Often dyed an intense 

 green and used for decorative purposes. {Hypnacece.) 



4 1 



