Moss – Sharon Friends of Conservation

Crome Sphagnum Moss – 4/26/24

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 4/26/24 Observation Time: 10:15 a.m. Observation Location: Moose Hill Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary (boardwalk) Common Name: Crome Sphagnum Moss Scientific Name: Sphagnum squarrosum Comment: This is our largest Sphagnum and one you’re not likely to confuse with much else. It is widespread in Europe, from the high Arctic to the deciduous forest zone, and it’s also found in Northern Asia and […]

Blue Ground-cedar – 5/18/20

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 5/18/20 Observation Time: 9:30 a.m. Observation Location: sandy high ground under high tension lines across the street from the Gavins Pond soccer fields Common Name: Blue Ground-cedar Scientific Name: Diphasiastrum tristachyum Comments: Diphasiastrum tristachyum, commonly known as blue clubmoss, blue ground-cedar, ground pine, deep-rooted running-pine or ground cedar, is a North American and Eurasian species of perennial clubmoss. In North […]

Ground Pine Club Moss – 1/5/17

Observer: Kathy Farrell Observation Date: 1/5/17 Observation Time: N/A Observation Location: Path off Mountain Street, Sharon Common Name: Ground Pine Club Moss (a.k.a. Princess Pine) Scientific Name: Lycopodium obscurum Comment: Also known as a “princess pine.” It looks like a baby pine tree, and stays green even in the winter. More Information: Wikipedia

Princess Pine – 6/24/10

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 6/24/10 Observation Time: 3:40 p.m. Observation Location: Beaver Brook near tennis courts Common Name: Princess pine Scientific Name: Dendrolycopodium obscurum Comments: Despite its name and pine-like appearance, princess pine is not related to pine trees. It’s actually a type of clubmoss, an ancient group of plants that had its heyday long before there were pines, dinosaurs, or flowering plants. Also known […]