Texas Wildbuds
Leucodon julaceus
(Leucodon Moss)
Leucodon julaceus, Bonham State Park, Fannin Co. 5114
Leucodon julaceus, Bonham State Park, Fannin Co. 5108
Leucodon julaceus, Bonham State Park, Fannin Co. 5112
| Scientific Name | Leucodon julaceus (Pterogoniadelphus julaceus) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LEJU4 |
| Common Name | Leucodon Moss, Catkin-like white-tooth Moss | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 16506 |
| Family | Leucodontaceae (Leuocodon Moss) | Bryophyte Herbaria Consortium Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Most common on tree trunks and lateral branches, it also may be found on logs, or, rarely, rocks. General Description A light-green colored, medium-sized carpet moss growing in colonies formed of many erect leafy shoots arising from a branching stem system. The shoots, or branches have upturned ends and appear hook-shaped, and have many tiny, scale-like leaves. When dry the leaves are tight to stems, and when moist they diverge widely from the stems. A close look reveals the spore capsules. They are erect, egg-shaped and on short stalks protruding above the leaves. References: Texas Bryofloristic Surveys, Flora of North America, Botany Professor and Ohio Moss & Lichen Association. |
Texas Status: Native |
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