Orthotrichum pallens Pale bristle-moss
Orthotrichum pallens © Nick Hodgetts
Pale bristle-moss (Orthotrichum pallens) grows on the bark of trees with base-rich bark such as elm, elder and sycamore and is restricted to just nine sites, eight in Weardale, Co. Durham and one in North Yorkshire.
Links
Species dossier
Read about the current status of this plant (PDF 683kb)
UK BAP
This moss is part of the UK's Biodiversity Action Plan. Click here to find out more.