Bonfire moss
NameBonfire moss
Species NameFunaria hygrometrica
Common NameBonfire moss
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeSimple, small leaves forming a dense mat; prominent sporophytes with capsules.
Height (cm)3
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant, distinctive curved sporophytes with tear-drop shaped capsules, characteristic of Funaria hygrometrica.
Description
This close-up image displays a dense patch of Bonfire moss (Funaria hygrometrica) characterized by numerous slender, yellowish-green sporophytes emerging from a mat of gametophytes. Each sporophyte features a curved seta topped with a light green, tear-drop shaped capsule, indicating a reproductive stage. The vibrant green growth suggests a healthy, moist environment.
