Mosses Collection (#6)

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult, sheltering under discarded terracotta flowerpot in garden, Leicestershire, England, june

Moss covered tree trunk with fallen leaves beside path in ancient woodland habitat, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata) close-up of coppiced stool with moss, in coppice woodland reserve, Bradfield Woods N.N.R. Bradfield St. George, Suffolk, England, november

Earthfan (Thelephora penicillata) fruiting bodies, growing amongst moss in old woodland, Wiltshire, England, september

Moss covered trees in old growth temperate rainforest habitat, Tillamook, Oregon, U. S. A. july
Moss covered trees in old growth temperate rainforest habitat, Tillamook, Oregon, U.S.A. july

Bitter Bolete (Tylopilus felleus) fruiting body, growing amongst moss at base of oak tree, Langley Wood National Nature Reserve, Wiltshire, England, september

Fallen and decaying tree trunk in woodland, with moss and fallen leaves, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, november

Greater Matted Thread-moss (Bryum capillare) with fruiting capsules, growing on rocks in shady woodland, England, april

Common Feather-moss (Eurhynchium praelongum) growing on tree trunk in shady woodland, England, april

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) close-up of fallen leaf on moss covered stump, Powys, Wales, october

Damp and mossy deciduous woodland habitat, Monks Dale, Derbyshire Dales N. N. R. White Peak, Peak District N. P
Damp and mossy deciduous woodland habitat, Monks Dale, Derbyshire Dales N.N.R. White Peak, Peak District N.P. Derbyshire, England, september

Maiden Hair Moss (Polytrichum commune) fruiting capsules, growing in peat bog, Derbyshire, England, april

Houseleek (Sempervivum sp. ) and mosses growing on house roof, Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire, England, april
Houseleek (Sempervivum sp.) and mosses growing on house roof, Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire, England, april

Stunted oak trees with epiphytic ferns, with moss covered boulders in understory of moorland copse, Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Moss covered boulders in misty oak woodland, Barrator Reservoir, Dartmoor N. P. Devon, England
Moss covered boulders in misty oak woodland, Barrator Reservoir, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Stunted oak trees with epiphytic moss, with moss covered boulders in understory of moorland copse, Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Ancient Oak (Quercus sp. ) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat, Black-a-Tor
Ancient Oak (Quercus sp.) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat, Black-a-Tor, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England, december

View over moss covered drystone wall towards fell with low clouds, looking towards Howgill Fells, Firbank, Cumbria, England, january

Bumblebee (Bombus sp. ) nest, made from moss, Bacton, Suffolk, England, june
Bumblebee (Bombus sp.) nest, made from moss, Bacton, Suffolk, England, june

Mossy Frog (Theloderma corticale) adult, camouflaged on moss, North Vietnam

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) adult male, perched on moss covered thatched roof, England

Midwife Toad (Alytes obstetricans) adult male, sitting on moss

Aesculapian Snake (Zamenis longissimus) adult, coiled on moss in woodland habitat, Italy, june

Common Lizard (Zootoca vivipara) adult, resting on moss, Italy, april

Recurved Peat Moss (Sphagnum recurvum) growing on peaty moorland, Cumbria, England, august

Golden Spindles (Clavulinopsis fusiformis) fruiting bodies, growing amongst moss on bank in old woodland, Wiltshire, England, september

Elephanthead (Pedicularis groenlandica) flowering, growing in mossy marsh habitat at 6000ft. Sparks Lake, Cascade Mountains, Oregon, U.S.A. july

Peat bog, Scotland
Peat bog. Peat moss (Sphagnum sp.) around a pool in moorland. Photographed on Creag Choinnich, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, in September

Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor
Light rain falling in Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor. This wood is one of three surviving remnants of ancient woodland in Dartmoor

Pier Antonio Micheli

Quartzite rocks. Quartzite is a metamorphic rock whose colour ranges from white (pure quartz) to black. It is formed by the metamorphism of a pure sandstone

Volcanic crater lake. Crater lakes form when a volcano creates a large crater in an eruption, which then becomes filled with water. Such lakes are often hot and acidic

Shining Hookeria (Hookeria lucens)

Rainforest undergrowth. Tangled lianas (woody vines) covered in moss. Lianas use trees for vertical support in order to reach the top of the canopy and other well-lit areas of the rainforest

Drystone wall with plants
Drystone wall with mosses, lichens and ferns

Mosses after forest fire
Mosses growing one year after a forest fire. At left is Ceratodon purpureus (yellow), while at right is Polytrichum formosum (green)

Plant regrowth after forest fire
Plant regrowth one year after a forest fire. The plants and fungi seen here include Pholiota highlandensis mushrooms (lower left), the common liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha, white-green, centre)

Moss stems, light micrograph. Transverse section through stems of a cord moss (Polytrichum commune). The outside of the stems, the epidermis, is made up of thick-walled cells

Moss reproductive parts, light micrograph. Longitudinal section through the antheridial cup (male reproductive parts) of a cord moss (Polytrichum commure)

Moss spore capsule, light micrograph
Moss spore capsule, polarised light micrograph. Longitudinal section through a spore capsule from a fire moss (Funaria hygrometrica)

Golden-crowned flycatcher (Myiodynastes chrysocephalus) in a cloud forest, on a branch covered with moss and lichen. Flycatchers feed on insects, and are found in a wide variety of habitats

White Fork-moss (Leucobryum glaucum) growing in oak and beech woodland in the autumn. Photographed in Dorset in the United Kingdom

Peat mosses (Sphagnum sp. )
Peat mosses (Sphagnum sp.) in frost. Photographed in the New Forest, UK, in November

Peat moss (Sphagnum sp. )
Peat moss (Sphagnum sp.) on a rock (centre) amongst marsh hair moss (Polytrichum commune), other mosses, sedges and grasses. Photographed in Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

Tree covered truck. Tree growing around a derelict truck. Photographed in Hawaii, USA

Moss-covered tree

Ferns and mosses on a stone wall. Photographed near Loch Duich in north west Scotland

Moss spore capsules, one bearing a droplet of water. Mosses grow on rocks, walls and trees. The plants grow to 1-5cm tall

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"Mosses: Nature's Green Carpet in Various Landscapes" From the cascading rainforests of New Zealand to the rugged terrain of Iceland, mosses thrive in diverse environments. In the Oparara Basin of New Zealand's Karamea region, a small waterfall creates a picturesque scene as it meanders through lush moss- and lichen-covered temperate rainforest. The crack in Earth's crust where tectonic plates join in Iceland provides an unexpected home for these resilient plants. In Grazalema National Park, Andalucia, Spain, lichens and mosses cling to tree stems, adding a touch of enchantment to the landscape. Wistmans Wood in Dartmoor National Park, Devon, UK showcases old oaks standing tall amidst a rocky understory covered with velvety green mosses. Moving towards Germany's Bavarian Forest National Park reveals another stunning sight - a mountain stream flowing through primeval forest adorned with rocks blanketed by vibrant green mosses. This serene setting captures nature at its finest. Even urban areas have their own encounters with these fascinating organisms. A Bengal cat perched on a tree branch finds itself surrounded by soft cushions of moss while exploring its surroundings. It also find their way into unexpected places like granite drystone walls at Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve in Deeside or even microscopic worlds captured by scanning electron micrographs from Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, UK. Here we see tardigrades coexisting amongst delicate strands of moss. Lastly, let us not forget the Tiger leg monkey frog portrait or the intricate details found within a Moss capsule SEM image – both showcasing different aspects of nature's wonders. Whether they are adorning ancient trees or covering boulders along mountain brooks, mosses bring beauty and tranquility wherever they grow. These humble yet captivating plants remind us that even within our busy lives there is always room for a touch of green serenity.