Description
Bryum mendax (also called False Bryum, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in North America. It is a tufted moss with a light green color and its leaves are arranged in two rows. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is typically found on limestone rocks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bryum mendax has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bryum mendax is a small, cushion-forming moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The thalli can be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established.