Juniper Moss, Juniper Polytrichum Moss
Polytrichum juniperinum
Synonyms: Polytrichum apiculatum, Polytrichum juniperinum var. waghornei
The sporophyte stage of the life cycle of juniper moss as seen along the Eagle Creek Trail, Columbia River National Scenic Area.........March 24, 2012.
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Additional close-up photos of juniper moss as seen along the Eagle Creek Trail, Columbia River National Scenic Area.........March 24, 2012. The photo at left shows a close-up of the archaegonia (male gametophyte), the center shows a close-up sideview of the male gametophyte, and the photo at right shows a close-up of the stem leaves of the sporophyte stage.
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Examples of juniper moss as seen on open rock outcrops at Catherine Creek, Columbia River Gorge, where it is fairly common........April 3, 2012.
Paul Slichter