Kebnat
MOSSES

Luminous Moss

Schistostega pennata

Mosses
Native
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1.5 cmLength

Moss 1.5 cm long. Grows in forests.

There are 54 observations of Luminous Moss in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Laurentides and Outaouais, and it has been reported in 7 of the 17 regions. They peak in August and September and become rare from November to May.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Capitale-Nationale35
  2. Laurentides7
  3. Outaouais3
  4. Côte-Nord3
  5. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine2
  6. Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean2
  7. Estrie2

Habitat

ForestMario Hains

Similar species

Common Pocket-mossFissidens taxifolius
Splendid feather mossHylocomium splendens