Meadow Spikemoss is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with bright green, scale-like leaves. It is often found in moist, open areas and is a primitive relative of ferns.
Best time to see a Meadow Spikemoss
The best time to see a Meadow Spikemoss is March–September, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,677 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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