Orthotrichum lyellii

Orthotrichum lyellii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Bryophyta
Class: Bryopsida
Subclass: Bryidae
Order: Orthotrichales
Family: Orthotrichaceae
Genus: Orthotrichum
Species:
O. lyellii
Binomial name
Orthotrichum lyellii
W.J.Hooker & T.Taylor
Synonyms
  • Pulvigera lyellii (Hook. & Taylor) Plášek, Sawicki & Ochyra

Orthotrichum lyellii, also known as Lyell's bristle moss, is a species of acrocarpous moss belonging to the family Orthotrichaceae. O. lyellii can be found throughout western North America and Europe. It is found most commonly growing epiphytically on a variety of trees, and less commonly on rocks or boulder substrates.