Philonotis fontana

Fountain Apple-moss

Philonotis fontana, Fountain Apple-moss. A large moss of base (alkali) rich water edges on moorland. Occurs on old lead mining sites in Redmire.


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Philonotis fontana, Fountain Apple-moss
Edge of flooded shaft
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Philonotis fontana, Fountain Apple-moss
Stems and leaves
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Philonotis fontana, Fountain Apple-moss
Leaves and stem
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Philonotis fontana, Fountain Apple-moss
Leaves and stem
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Philonotis fontana, Fountain Apple-moss
Leaf nerve and cells
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Philonotis fontana, Fountain Apple-moss
Habitat

Photograph detail


Slide 1: Philonotis fontana, Fountain Apple-moss. Growing besides flooded lead mine shaft. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. March.


Slide 2: Philonotis fontana, Fountain Apple-moss. Stems and leaves. Collected from flooded lead mine shaft. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. March.


Slide 3: Philonotis fontana, Fountain Apple-moss. Stem, showing leaves branching off. Collected from flooded lead mine shaft. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. March.


Slide 4: Philonotis fontana, Fountain Apple-moss. Stem, showing leaves branching off. Photographed at x100, brightfield illumination. Collected from flooded lead mine shaft. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. March.


Slide 5: Philonotis fontana, Fountain Apple-moss. Leaf nerve (bottom of photo) and cells. Photographed at x400, brightfield illumination. Collected from flooded lead mine shaft. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. March.


Slide 6: Philonotis fontana, Fountain Apple-moss. Habitat. Growing besides flooded lead mine shaft. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. March.