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On Saturday 8th February, a group of six members from the newly formed South Yorkshire Botany Group braved the bitterly cold winds to explore mosses on the Longshaw Estate at the edge of the Peak District, just a few miles from the outskirts of Sheffield.The site offered a variety of habitats and mosses were abundant on rocks, trees and on the ground within the woodland. We also explored the area alongside a small stream, and a boggier area of open ground.
As a novice, I was a little overwhelmed by the vast number of species found. Over 30 species were identified - a full list of species found will be added shortly.
Many thanks to Ambroise for organising the trip.
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Brachythecium rutabulum (Rough-stalked Feather-moss)
Orthotrichum pulchellum (Elegant Bristle-moss)
(Photographs by Kate Wright & Louise Hill)
Kate Wright
Definitely a steep learning curve for beginners. Here is my list from the day, I'm sure Ambroise and Joan will be able to add quite a few more!
ReplyDeleteLouise
Aulacomnium palustre
Barbilophozia atlantica
Brachythecium plumosum
Brachythecium rutabulum
Bryum capillare
Calliergonella cuspidata
Campylopus flexuosus
Dicranum scoparium
Eurhynchium praelongum
Fontinalis antipyretica
Frullania dilatata
Homalothecium sericeum
Hypnum cupressiforme s.l.
Hypnum jutlandicum
Isothecium myosuroides
Lepidozia reptans
Lophozia ventricosa
Metzgeria fruticulosa
Mnium hornum
Orthodontium lineare
Orthotrichum affine
Orthotrichum pulchellum
Pellia
Plagiomnium undulatum
Plagiothecium undulatum
Polytrichum formosum
Pylaisia polyantha
Rhizomnium punctatum
Rhynchostegium riparioides
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus
Sphagnum fimbriatum
Tritomaria exsectiformis
Ulota phyllantha