Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr.

Pincushion moss

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Pin cushion moss is widely distributed in temperate parts of North America and Europe.

Identification: One look at pin cushion moss and you can understand the name. Not only does it look the part, but it actually served as pin cushions for many years. Forming rounded mounds called turfs up to 24" (60 cm) across and up to 4½" (12 cm) high, they are easily identified by shape. They are green, or pale grayish/bluish green. Individual leaflets are ⅛-¼" (3-9 mm) long, somewhat resembling tiny aloe leaves, with sharp tips.

Online References:

Illinois Wildflowers

Ohiomosslichen.org

Beta.floranorthamerica.org

7/11/2012 · Jeff Smith Trail, Pepperell, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 6 × 4" (15 × 10 cm) ID is uncertain

9/20/2013 · Mt. Watatic, Ashby, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 8 × 5" (19 × 13 cm)

10/8/2016 · Groton Town Forest, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 7 × 6" (17 × 14 cm)

3/17/2016 · Kibby’s Climb, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, New Hamp­shire
≈ 8 × 6" (20 × 16 cm)

8/30/2020 · Cliff Trail, Harpswell, Maine
≈ 8 × 4½" (19 × 12 cm)

9/16/2016 · Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Tr, Bar Harbor, Maine

6/9/2016 · Monhegan Island, Maine

8/24/2013 · Cranberry Meadow Pond Trail, Monadnock Conservancy, Peterborough, New Hamp­shire
≈ 8 × 5" (19 × 12 cm) ID is uncertain

2/5/2012 · Beaver Brook Association Trails, W. Hollis St., Pepperell, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 11 × 7" (27 × 18 cm)

8/25/2013 · Cranberry Meadow Pond Trail, Monadnock Conservancy, Peterborough, New Hamp­shire
≈ 4 × 4" (11 × 11 cm) ID is uncertain

9/18/2016 · Barred Island Preserve, Deer Isle, Maine

8/25/2013 · Cranberry Meadow Pond Trail, Monadnock Conservancy, Peterborough, New Hamp­shire
≈ 9 × 9" (22 × 21 cm)

2/17/2012 · Mt. Lebanon St., Pepperell, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 8 × 5" (19 × 13 cm) ID is uncertain

4/7/2021 · Hackett and Minot Trails, Harpswell, Maine
≈ 10 × 6" (24 × 16 cm)

Leucobryum glaucum description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 5 Sep 2023.

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9/20/2013 · Mt. Watatic, Ashby, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 8 × 5" (19 × 12 cm)

8/16/2020 · Long Reach Preserve, Harpswell, Maine
≈ 10 × 6" (24 × 16 cm)

8/25/2017 · Pack Monadnock, near summit, Peterborough
≈ 9 × 7" (22 × 19 cm)

9/29/2013 · North Bubble Hike, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine
≈ 9 × 6" (23 × 16 cm)

2/19/2012 · Wildlife Pond Trail, Beaver Brook Association, Hollis, New Hamp­shire
≈ 11 × 9" (28 × 23 cm)

7/30/2017 · Jason’s Cutoff and Nearby Trails, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, New Hamp­shire
≈ 8 × 5" (20 × 13 cm)

9/29/2013 · North Bubble Hike, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine
≈ 6 × 6" (15 × 16 cm)

10/10/2021 · 88 Wilderness Lane, Norway, Maine
≈ 5 × 3" (12 × 8.4 cm)

8/30/2020 · Cliff Trail, Harpswell, Maine
≈ 6 × 4" (15 × 10 cm)

8/27/2016 · Williams Barn and Sørhaug Woods, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts

10/10/2021 · 88 Wilderness Lane, Norway, Maine
≈ 4 × 2½" (10 × 7 cm)

8/24/2013 · Cranberry Meadow Pond Trail, Monadnock Conservancy, Peterborough, New Hamp­shire
≈ 6 × 4½" (16 × 11 cm) ID is uncertain

2/17/2012 · Mt. Lebanon St., Pepperell, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 9 × 6" (23 × 15 cm)

8/16/2020 · Long Reach Preserve, Harpswell, Maine
≈ 6 × 4" (14 × 10 cm)

8/24/2013 · Cranberry Meadow Pond Trail, Monadnock Conservancy, Peterborough, New Hamp­shire
≈ 5 × 8" (12 × 19 cm) ID is uncertain

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