Physcomitrium pyriforme — a medium houseplant
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Physcomitrium pyriforme

Physcomitrium Pyriforme

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Physcomitrium pyriforme, commonly known as common bladder-moss, is a bryophyte native to all continents except South America and Antarctica. Its capsules mature beginning in late fall and through the spring. It is most commonly found in wet soils in disturbed locations. A highly variable species, size, leaf characters and shape of the capsule vary across its range, but often within populations as well.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Physcomitrium
Family
Funariaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en common bladder-moss
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