Eurhynchium praelongum (=Kindbergia praelonga) is very common in this area.

The leaves of the main stem are squarrose (a good field characteristic).

This species has leaves of varying shape. This is a small leaf from a side branch.

This moss has a double peristome (exostome to the outside, endostome to the inside).

Eurhynchium oreganum:

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