Twisted star moss

Description:

Syntrichia ruralis (Hedw.) Weber & Mohr. (synonyms include Tortula ruralis and T. ruraliformis). The erect setas are normally described as red (but can be reddish-greenish as above) and the capsules red-brown. Gametophytes and sporophytes. Leaves range from green to light green-yellow and are tinged with red.March 18, 2011, in the gravel bar "rough" of Old Mill Golf Course, Salt Lake County, Utah.Our most common moss species.