Bristle (Orthotrochum) Moss

This bristle moss is growing on our Magnolia Stellata and looking rather lovely. Mosses are evergreen plants that don’t have roots, flowers or seeds but reproduce by spores which are released from spore capsules on thin hairlike stalks.

According to the Woodland Trust, Bristle mosses are very susceptible to atmospheric pollution. During the 20th century, sulphur dioxide pollution resulted in the loss of many bristle mosses in England. Cleaner air in the last few decades has reversed some of this loss.


A good day with lots moved on and ticked off the list. Also had an acupuncture session which was ever so relaxing. I hardly feel the needles and just doze off on a heated bed with relaxing music in the background.