Amblystegium serpens
Species of moss
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Amblystegium serpens, also known as the creeping feathermoss or nano moss,[1] is a species of moss. It is a common species in Britain.
| Amblystegium serpens | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Bryidae |
| Order: | Hypnales |
| Family: | Amblystegiaceae |
| Genus: | Amblystegium |
| Species: | A. serpens |
| Binomial name | |
| Amblystegium serpens Schimp. | |
The species is pleurocarpous in form, with ovate to lanceolate leaves which end in a fine acute point. It forms creeping mats on decaying tree stumps, hedgebanks and other shaded sites.
It can live under water, and is used as a plant in some home aquariums.
