Tags: Moss.

Dicranum scoparium the Broom moss is a species of dicranid moss native to North America including the Great Lakes region. It usually forms tufts or mats on soil in dry to moist forested areas. Broom moss can be distinguished by its leaves which strongly curve to one side.

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class
Bryopsida, Dicranidae
division
Moss
family
Dicranaceae
genus
Dicranum
kingdom
Plant
order
Dicranales

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