Juniper Moss, Juniper Polytrichum Moss
Polytrichum juniperinum
Synonyms: Polytrichum apiculatum, Polytrichum juniperinum var. waghornei
The sporophyte stage of the life cycle of juniper moss as seen along the Eagle Creek Trail, Columbia River National Scenic Area........March 24, 2012.
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Additional close-up photos of juniper moss as seen along the Eagle Creek Trail, Columbia River National Scenic Area.........March 24, 2012. The photo at left shows a close-up of the archaegonia (male gametophyte), the center shows a close-up sideview of the male gametophyte, and the photo at right shows a close-up of the stem leaves of the sporophyte stage.
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Examples of juniper moss as seen on open rock outcrops at Catherine Creek, Columbia River Gorge, where it is fairly common..........April 3, 2012.
The archaegonia (male gametophyte) stage of juniper moss as seen on rock outcrops along trails at the Lyle Cherry Orchard, Columbia River Gorge......March 17, 2023.
Paul Slichter