Bryophytes
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Philonotis longiseta, Last of the 4 to Find
There are 4 (5) known Philonotis species in Missouri, P. fontana, P. marchica (P. muhlenbergii is considered synonymous with P. marchica), P. hastata (seen as P. gracillima in Flora of North America), and P. longiseta. The first two are the… Continue reading
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Rockbridge SP Bryophyte Crawl 6.14.26
It is far too easy to get lost in the moment when you are around enjoyable people who love nature as much as you do. So much so, that I have to remember to force myself to take pictures! Jeron,… Continue reading
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MPF Bioblitz at Lordi Marker Prairie 2026
The Missouri Prairie Foundation’s annual bioblitz was held at the Lordi Marker Prairie, just south of Sedalia, Missouri this year. The weather was threatening showers and thunderstorms leading up to the event, but it spared us by presenting only a… Continue reading
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Behold, the Beautiful Moss Rust!
A friend sent some pictures a few weeks ago of a white fungus arising out of a moss-covered log. It looked as though the fungus was growing from the moss itself, but without seeing it in person, it was hard… Continue reading
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Bryophyte Identification and Ecology Workshop, 2026
Over a year ago, Dr. Robin Verble, Director of the Environmental Science program at Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Co-Director of the Ozark Research Field Station, contacted me about putting on a bryophyte workshop at the field station.… Continue reading
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Little Lost Creek Bryophyte Crawl
In early April 2026, 5 brave souls joined me on the bryophyte crawl at Little Lost Creek CA near Pendleton, MO. It had rained that week and the day before, so Little Lost Creek had quite a bit of water… Continue reading
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Hidden Green Gems of the Prairie
If you would like to learn more about what roles bryophytes play in prairie ecosystems that can be found in the Midwest, check out my article in the Missouri Prairie Foundation’s publication, “Missouri Prairie Journal”, spring issue, 2026. Continue reading
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A beautiful day at Hickory Canyons NA
Sandstone canyons tend to offer rich, bryophyte diversity, and Hickory Canyons NA is no exception. Settle in with a cup of tea while I share just a thimbleful of what all can be found at this beautiful place. As is… Continue reading
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Moss and Geology at Danville CA
I am thankful to have met a small group of wonderful nature lovers several years ago when I was asked to come verify ID’s for a self-guided moss walk that Louis Flenner was putting together for the Columbia Audubon Society… Continue reading
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Enjoying a 70 degree day in December in Missouri
Ramifications of climate change aside, it was a lovely day that was hard not to pass up for a jaunt outside. I tried not to judge too harshly the conditions that brought this day into existence, especially considering the 50… Continue reading
Mosses of Missouri and Beyond 