Large broom moss - Large broom moss

...The perianth has a narrow opening and is bud-like. J. infusca (Mitt.) Steph. is commonly found in various places south of Honshu, and grows in colonies on cliffs and banks. J. vulcanicola (Schiffn.) Steph. is often found near hot springs, and forms large colonies of yellow-green to reddish brown in sulfur-containing water. ...

*Some of the terminology that refers to "Great Moss" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…花被は口が狭く，つぼみ状を呈する。オオホウキゴケJ.infusca (Mitt.) Steph.は本州以南の各地に普通に産し，崖や土手などに群生する。チャツボゴケJ.vulcanicola (Schiffn.) Steph.は温泉の付近に多く，硫黄を含んだ水中に黄緑色～赤褐色の大群落をつくる。…

※「オオホウキゴケ」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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