Image of Scopelophila ligulata Spruce 1881

Description:

This moss is rare in California and was growing in patches on wet rock, mostly in sheltered recesses but in an open section of the Feather River Canyon, interspersed with patches of with Mielichhoferia elongata. The moss was seen in the field on March 26th, this is an image taken at home few days later from a small piece.