Bird's-claw Beard-moss - Barbula unguiculata
Description
This species grows in distinctive, bright yellow-green turfs up to 1.5 cm tall. The leaves are usually 1.5 to 2 mm long, and spread away from the stem when moist, but take on a tight spiral twist when dry, making the yellow nerve very conspicuous. Each leaf is parallel-sided for most of its length with a rounded tip from which the nerve protrudes.
Similar Species
Barbula convoluta and Barbula sardoa.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
This is a plant of neutral or base-rich, disturbed and open habitats such as the edges of paths, gardens, fields and old walls.
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
It is common throughout Britain and Ireland.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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