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Fontinalis antipyretica
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Fontinalis antipyretica

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  • water moss
    water moss

    The most common species, F. antipyretica, has long, slender branches covered with glossy, yellowish green or dark green phyllids (leaves), 4 to 7 mm (0.2 to 0.25 inch) long and arranged in three ranks. Male and female reproductive organs are borne on separate plants.

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    The most common species, F. antipyretica, has long, slender branches covered with glossy, yellowish green or dark green phyllids (leaves), 4 to 7 mm (0.2 to 0.25 inch) long and arranged in three ranks. Male and female reproductive organs are borne on separate plants.

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