Wood-Bristle moss and lichens in winter (2 of 3)

Description:

Orthotrichum affine. The presence of this moss is an indicator of relatively good air quality.Jan. 26, 2013, Millcreek Canyon, approx. 5,920 ft., growing on a tall deciduous tree, mainly on the north side, at about six feet from the ground.With respect to the moss, capsules and peristome teeth are visible (has 8 teeth). The leaves of the gametophtye have a common spiral arrangement, and appear to be mostly erect and only arranged in only a few spirals, and have recurved margins with acute tips . Capsules are furrowed (that can be see in connection with at least one of the capsules depicted here) and emergent to shortly exserted. There are at least three species of lichens.