Specimen #14   Brotherella recurvans, Satin Moss

 Figure 1: Close up image of how the leaves are arranged on a stem.

 Figure 2: Image taken using a dissecting scope of a single leaf from the moss.

Figure 3: Showing the moss found on its substrate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-          Name: Brotherella recurvans

-          Common Name: Satin Moss

-          Family: Sematophyllaceae

-          Collection Date: November 3, 2016

-          Habitat: Found on tree stump, tiny mushroom was growing in between moss

-          Location: Woods near my house

-          Description: Looks like very spread out carpet, no direction of growth

-          Keying Guide: Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians by Karl B. McKnight

-          Intro Key: p. 16 Pleurocarp, Lance, No Midrib…. Key V p. 356; 1B Plants of dry to very moist habitats, not submerged or kept constantly wet, leaves sickle-shaped on most of plant….7; 7B Leafy shoots <2mm wide, not appearing swollen, lea surfaces flat or pleated otherwise….8; 8B Leaf bases held more closely to stem, spreading <45°, leaf tips curving in the same direction to either side of the stem, leaves appearing to be braided or forming ringlets….9; 9B Leaves curved but not forming ringlets, branches appearing braided, leaf surfaces not pleated……11; 11A Plants small: leafy shoots <1mm wide, 1-4cmlong, leaves 0.5-2mm long….12; 12 Shoots somewhat flattened, extremely shiny like ironed satin…. Brotherella recurvans p. 185