On Tuesday Jeanne and I headed to the Steward Ranch in Young County. Jeff is doing a plant survey there and had invited a small group to join him. Of course we were game to go!
As we drove on 380 towards Young County, we both recognized a green animal ahead!
Ahhhh, now we could see its tail too! Not slowly down, we zoomed by. Indeed with its mouth open you would keep moving too. LOL.
Our small group followed Jennifer into the woods.
Jeanne had permission to collect the bryophytes. So this was the first collection on the ground under the grasses. Even among the grasses you can find mosses.
Then we came to the lovely moss covered sandstone.
Jeanne and I quickly sank to the ground for the many bryophytes before us. Here was a closeup of a Grimmia species. The white awns is what gives it the silvery cast from above. Young County had never been documented for bryophytes as far as we know. Now it has!
Additionally I had to look at the lichens. However no lichen collecting for me. I already have too many at home to ID. LOL.
We were just getting starting. More tomorrow!
Get a Loupe Jeanne and I co-authored article in the EFCMN’s newsletter on page 21 and there is a terrific write-up on Jeanne by Samra Bufkins on page 31.
I see a camel in that tree. And i want that moss covered rock in my yard. Congrats Jeanne. Such a nice article about you.
Love those silver Grimmia! Someday I’ll remember the name too!
Great loupe article y’all did!!