Pleurozium
Pleurozium is a genus of pleurocarpous mosses belonging to the family Hypnaceae. The single species currently recognized in this genus is Pleurozium schreberi, commonly known as Schreber's big red stem moss or just red-stemmed feather moss. This moss is widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, found in boreal and temperate forests, as well as peatlands.
Distinguishing features of Pleurozium schreberi include its creeping, pinnately branched stems that form dense, often extensive
Pleurozium schreberi is an important component of the ground cover in many forest ecosystems. It plays a