Gordon Natural Area

Common Name: Small Greasewort

Year Noted: 2020-2021

Identified By: Scott Schuette (iNaturalist

First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

66627530 (Observed: 12/15/2020)

52527487 (Observed: 7/9/2020)

89855001 (Observed: 8/3/2021)

References:

Lincoln, M. S. G. (2008). Liverworts of New England: A Guide for the Amateur Naturalist. Bronx, NY, New York Botanical Garden Press (p. 37*; 38).

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 299*).

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Common Names: New York Scalewort; Common Scalewort

Years Noted: 2017; 2019-2026

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

Also Noted By: Noah Long; Maeve Dowd

Comments:
Seemingly, the most common leafy liverwort at the Gordon. Observed growing on the bark of Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra), White Ash (Fraxinus americana), Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), and Red Maple (Acer rubrum).

iNaturalist Observations:

326478707 (Observed: 11/13/2025)

99537627 (Observed: 10/26/2021)

37590246 (Observed: 1/13/2020)

50602427 (Observed: 6/22/2020)

References:

Conard, H. S. (1944). How to Know the Mosses. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, H. E. Jacques (p. 131).

Klips, R. (2022). Common Mosses, Liverworts, and Lichens of Ohio. Columbus, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 212).

Davison, P. G. and M. J. Pistrang (2008). A Trailside Guide to Mosses and Liverworts of the Cherokee National Forest, Published by the authors using Blurb Inc. (p. 14).

Lincoln, M. S. G. (2008). Liverworts of New England: A Guide for the Amateur Naturalist. Bronx, NY, New York Botanical Garden Press (p. 120).

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 331).

Common Name: Bifid Crestwort

Year Noted: 2021

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

87897234 (Observed: 7/20/2021)

References:

Conard, H. S. (1944). How to Know the Mosses. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, H. E. Jacques (p. 122).

Lincoln, M. S. G. (2008). Liverworts of New England: A Guide for the Amateur Naturalist. Bronx, NY, New York Botanical Garden Press (p. 78).

Common Name: Variable-leaved Crestwort

Years Noted: 2007; 2009; 2019-2023; 2025

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Also Noted By: Cindy Law; Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen; Kathryn Krueger

Comments:
Quite common at the GNA. This species and Frullania eboracensis are the two most commonly encountered Liverworts at the GNA.

iNaturalist Observations:

146893656 (Observed: 1/19/2023)

138613712 (Observed: 10/11/2022)

106746665 (Observed: 2/11/2022)

105617465 (Observed: 1/25/2022)

89831887 (Observed: 8/3/2021)

39765233 (Observed: 3/9/2020)

40103246 (Observed: 3/16/2020)

42226802 (Observed: 4/14/2020)

66390184 (Observed: 12/10/2020)

66627891 (Observed: 12/15/2020)

68614117 (Observed: 1/25/2021)

References:

Conard, H. S. (1944). How to Know the Mosses. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, H. E. Jacques (p. 122).

Lincoln, M. S. G. (2008). Liverworts of New England: A Guide for the Amateur Naturalist. Bronx, NY, New York Botanical Garden Press (p. 77).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 77).

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 336).

Common Name: Inflated Scalewort

Year Noted: 2026

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

335743236 (Observed: 1/22/2026)

References:

Lincoln, M. S. G. (2008). Liverworts of New England: A Guide for the Amateur Naturalist. Bronx, NY, New York Botanical Garden Press (p. 125*).

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Common Name: Biddlecome's Pouncewort

Year Noted: 2025-2026

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

330374790 (Observed: 12/11/2025)

References:

Lincoln, M. S. G. (2008). Liverworts of New England: A Guide for the Amateur Naturalist. Bronx, NY, New York Botanical Garden Press (p. 115).

Common Names: Veilwort; Ribbonwort

Years Noted: 2021-2024; 2026

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

334004790 (Observed: 1/8/2026)

92523355 (Observed: 8/25/2021)

144417214 (Observed: 12/14/2022)

106747241 (Observed: 2/11/2022)

92513649 (Observed: 8/25/2021)

References:

Davison, P. G. and M. J. Pistrang (2008). A Trailside Guide to Mosses and Liverworts of the Cherokee National Forest, Published by the authors using Blurb Inc. (p. 30*).

Lincoln, M. S. G. (2008). Liverworts of New England: A Guide for the Amateur Naturalist. Bronx, NY, New York Botanical Garden Press (p. 35).

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 313).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 73).

Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that: 1) the species is only mentioned on that page; or, 2) only the genus is discussed on that page.

Common Name: Pinnate Scalewort

Year Noted: 2025-2026

Identified By: Ryan Sorrells (iNaturalist)

First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

330343498 (Observed: 12/10/2025)

References:

Conard, H. S. (1944). How to Know the Mosses. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, H. E. Jacques (p. 129).

Lincoln, M. S. G. (2008). Liverworts of New England: A Guide for the Amateur Naturalist. Bronx, NY, New York Botanical Garden Press (p. 128).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 81).

Common Name: Flatleaf Scalewort

Year Noted: 2020

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

42130702 (Observed: 4/9/2020)

References:

Conard, H. S. (1944). How to Know the Mosses. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, H. E. Jacques (p. 131).

Lincoln, M. S. G. (2008). Liverworts of New England: A Guide for the Amateur Naturalist. Bronx, NY, New York Botanical Garden Press (p. 118).

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 346).

Common Name: No Common Name

Year Noted: 2020

Identified By: Carlos J. Pasiche Lisboa (iNaturalist)

First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

46529306 (Observed: 5/19/2020)

45213815 (Observed: 5/7/2020)

Common Name: Tangled Thread Moss

Year Noted: 2025

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

325884835 (Observed: 11/4/2025)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 211).

Common Names: Poodle Moss; Tree-skirt Moss

Years Noted: 2019-2020; 2022

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

41189361 (Observed: 4/23/2019)

41858638 (Observed: 4/10/2020)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 239).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 47).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-anomodon-attenuatus)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 233).

Common Name: No Common Name

Year Noted: 2019

Identified By: Carlos J. Pasiche Lisboa (iNaturalist)

First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

38852686 (Observed: 5/29/2019)

Common Names: Spoon-leaved Moss; Worm Moss

Years Noted: 2007; 2019-2020; 2022; 2025

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; kojo1019 (iNaturalist)

iNaturalist Observations:

328239285 (Observed: 11/25/2025)

39533318 (Observed: 2/25/2020)

141697674 (Observed: 11/11/2022)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 255).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 47).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-bryoandersonia-illecebra)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 242).

Common Names: Steerecleus Moss; Dark Beaked Moss; Beaked Comb Moss

Year Noted: 2025

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

328235140 (Observed: 11/25/2025)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 243).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-rhynchostegium-serrulatum)

Common Names: Northern Tree Moss; Palm Tree Moss; Tree Moss

Year Noted: 2019-2021

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Noah Long

iNaturalist Observations:

37914840 (Observed: 10/18/2019)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 203).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 49).

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 245*).

Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that: 1) the species is only mentioned on that page; or, 2) only the genus is discussed on that page.

Common Name: Translucent Fork Moss

Year Noted: 2025

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

301013993 (Observed: 7/25/2025)

Common Names: Fine Hair Moss; Silky Forklet Moss

Years Noted: 2007; 2020

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Also Noted By: Nur Ritter

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 37).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-dicranella-heteromalla)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 122).

Common Names: Broom Moss; Wind-swept Moss

Year Noted: 2021

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

77514249 (Observed: 5/5/2021)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 47).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 33).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-dicranum-scoparium)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 128).

Common Names: Redshank; Purple Moss; Red Roof Moss

Year Noted: 2022

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

139258140 (Observed: 10/17/2022)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 87).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-ceratodon-purpureus)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 133).

Common Names: Seductive Entodon Moss; Round-stem Entodon Moss; Cord Glaze Moss

Years Noted: 2020; 2025-2026

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

330367060 (Observed: 12/11/2025)

40985840 (Observed: 3/29/2020)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 291).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-entodon-seductrix)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 242*).

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Common Names: Maidenhair Pocket Moss; Maidenhair Split-toothed Moss

Years Noted: 2009; 2019-2020

Identified and First Noted By: Cindy Law

Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; Ariana Rivellini

Comments:
Very common in the GNA in a variety of habitats.

References:

Conard, H. S. (1944). How to Know the Mosses. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, H. E. Jacques (p. 32).

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 169).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 37).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-fissidens-adianthoides)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 137).

Common Names: Fern Pocket Moss; Osmund Fissidens Moss

Year Noted: 2019-2020

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

45205291 (Observed: 5/7/2020)

50587451 (Observed: 6/22/2020)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 167).

Common Name: No Common Name

Year Noted: 2007

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Common Names: Goblet Moss; Common Bladder Moss; Pear-shaped Urn Moss

Year Noted: 2020-2022

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

110836307 (Observed: 4/8/2022)

77512449 (Observed: 5/5/2021)

40982646 (Observed: 3/29/2020)

42996320 (Observed: 4/23/2020)

46764631 (Observed: 5/21/2020)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 151).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-physcomitrium-pyriforme)

Common Name: No Common Name

Year Noted: 2007

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Common Names: Schistidium Moss; Prickly Cannikin Moss

Year Noted: 2019-2020

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

Comments:
Noted growing on boulders in a few areas of the Gordon.

iNaturalist Observations:

141701789 (Observed: 3/18/2019)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 111).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 55*).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-schistidium-apocarpum)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 151).

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Common Names: White-tipped Moss; Medusa Moss; Ciliate Hedwigia Moss

Years Noted: 2007; 2020

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Also Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

42997585 (Observed: 4/23/2020)

References:

Conard, H. S. (1944). How to Know the Mosses. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, H. E. Jacques (p. 37).

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 275).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 55).

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 251; 213).

Common Names: Brocade Moss; Feather Moss; Pellucid Plait Moss

Years Noted: 2007; 2019-2022; 2025

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; Kathryn Krueger

iNaturalist Observations:

139863944 (Observed: 10/21/2022)

102732320 (Observed: 12/7/2021)

41190648 (Observed: 4/26/2019)

66430335 (Observed: 12/10/2020)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 181).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 59).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-hypnum-imponens)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 266).

Common Names: Oil Spill Moss; Flat Brocade Moss; Platygyrium Moss

Years Noted: 2007; 2009-2010; 2019

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Also Noted By: Cindy Law; Gerry Hertel; Nur Ritter

Comments:
A very common species at the GNA.

References:

Conard, H. S. (1944). How to Know the Mosses. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, H. E. Jacques (p. 94).

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 223).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-platygyrium-repens)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 269).

Common Name: Fan Moss

Year Noted: 2022

Identified By: mjpapay (iNaturalist)

First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

123263604 (Observed: 6/24/2022)

References:

Conard, H. S. (1944). How to Know the Mosses. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, H. E. Jacques (p. 78).

Davison, P. G. and M. J. Pistrang (2008). A Trailside Guide to Mosses and Liverworts of the Cherokee National Forest, Published by the authors using Blurb Inc. (p. 68).

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 235).

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 276).

Common Name: White Moss

Year Noted: 2007

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 123).

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 154).

Common Name: Pincushion Moss

Year Noted: 2019

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

37822549 (Observed: 8/27/2019)

69764003 (Observed: 8/27/2019)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 123).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-leucobryum-glaucum)

Common Names: Saber Tooth Moss; Wavy-leaf Moss

Years Noted: 2007; 2009; 2019-2021; 2023; 2026

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Also Noted By: Cindy Law; Nur Ritter; Noah Long

iNaturalist Observations:

334005920 (Observed: 1/8/2026)

77668928 (Observed: 5/6/2021)

38845436 (Observed: 5/16/2019)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 141).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 41).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-plagiomnium-ciliare)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 159).

Common Names: Woodsy Thyme-Moss; Baby Tooth Moss; Woodsy Leafy Moss

Years Noted: 2007; 2019-2020; 2022; 2024-2025

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; Paige Vermeulen

iNaturalist Observations:

264118743 (Observed: 3/6/2025)

203094405 (Observed: 3/18/2024)

141704946 (Observed: 11/27/2019)

107430719 (Observed: 2/22/2022)

40992178 (Observed: 3/29/2020)

References:

Klips, R. (2022). Common Mosses, Liverworts, and Lichens of Ohio. Columbus, OH, Ohio University Press (p. 105).

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 139).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 41).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-plagiomnium-cuspidatum)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 159).

Common Name: Leafy Mosses

Year Noted: 2021-2022

Identified By: Nur Ritter

First Noted By:

iNaturalist Observations:

140885090 (Observed: 10/20/2022)

101350662 (Observed: 11/17/2021)

Common Names: Dotted Thyme Moss; Red Penny Moss; Dotted Leafy Moss

Year Noted: 2019-2020

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

42998262 (Observed: 4/23/2020)

References:

Conard, H. S. (1944). How to Know the Mosses. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, H. E. Jacques (p. 62).

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 143).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 43).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-rhizomnium-punctatum)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 163).

Common Name: Anomalous Bristle-moss

Years Noted: 2020-2022; 2025

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

260913764 (Observed: 2/7/2025)

104416073 (Observed: 1/4/2022)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 107).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 55).

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 167).

Common Name: Stellate Orthotrichum Moss

Years Noted: 2019; 2021

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

70342090 (Observed: 2/28/2021)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 103).

Common Names: Drummond Moss; Strangulate Orthotrichum Moss; Shy Bristle Moss

Year Noted: 2019-2020

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

Comments:
Growing on boulders in the Gordon. Noted occasionally in the forest south of Stadium Road.

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 109).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 55*).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-orthotrichum-strangulatum)

Note: An asterisk after a page number signifies that: 1) the species is only mentioned on that page; or, 2) only the genus is discussed on that page.

Common Name: Wavy Starburst Moss

Year Noted: 2019

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

Comments:
Seemingly, fairly common in the GNA. In shaded areas, often near streams.

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 69).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-atrichum-altecristatum)

Common Names: Lesser Smoothcap Moss; Slender Starburst Moss

Years Noted: 2007; 2009; 2019; 2021

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Also Noted By: Cindy Law; Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

141699914 (Observed: 4/27/2021)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 67).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 21).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-atrichum-angustatum)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 173).

Common Name: Wavy Catharinea

Years Noted: 2007; 2019

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Also Noted By: Nur Ritter

References:

Conard, H. S. (1944). How to Know the Mosses. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, H. E. Jacques (p. 27).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 21).

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 175).

Common Name: Algal Haircap Moss

Year Noted: 2025

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

330365408 (Observed: 12/11/2025)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 319).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-pogonatum-pensylvanicum)

Common Names: Ohio Haircap Moss; Oak Haircap Moss

Years Noted: 2007; 2020

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Also Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

38831947 (Observed: 2/18/2020)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 59).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-polytrichastrum-ohioense)

Common Name: No Common Name

Year Noted: 2018-2019

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

Common Names: Incurved Grizzled Moss; Gnome's Hood Moss

Years Noted: 2019; 2025-2026

Identified By: Carlos J. Pasiche Lisboa (iNaturalist)

First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

330253426 (Observed: 12/10/2025)

40749522 (Observed: 3/28/2019)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 93).

Common Names: Fringed Bogmoss; Fringed Peat Moss

Years Noted: 2020; 2025

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

58979391 (Observed: 9/8/2020)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 339).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-sphagnum-fimbriatum)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 40).

Common Names: Girgensohn's Sphagnum; Graceful Peat Moss

Year Noted: 2025

Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter

iNaturalist Observations:

279711733 (Observed: 5/2/2025)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 337).

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 43).

Common Names: Allen's Thuidium Moss; Fernmoss

Year Noted: 2007

Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston

Common Names: Delicate Fern Moss; Common Fern Moss; Delicate Thuidium Moss

Years Noted: 2009; 2019; 2021-2022

Identified and First Noted By: Cindy Law

Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; Kathryn Krueger

Comments:
Very common throughout the forested areas of the Gordon.

iNaturalist Observations:

139865642 (Observed: 10/21/2022)

100600165 (Observed: 11/3/2021)

37824588 (Observed: 12/31/2019)

References:

McKnight, K. B., et al. (2013). Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (Princeton Field Guides Book 86). Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press (p. 271).

Munch, S. (2006). Outstanding Mosses and Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. New Kingston, PA, Sunbury Press (p. 65).

Ohio Moss & Lichens Association website (https://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-thuidium-delicatulum)

Pope, R. Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press (p. 290).