Kansas aschisma moss

Aschisma kansanum is a species of moss in the Pottiaceae family. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitat is temperate grassland. ... en.wikipedia. More

Aschisma kansanum is endemic to the United States, being restricted to High Plains grassland (Gary L. Smith 1990) in three counties in west-central Kansas. Its persistent protonema and habitat are distinctive. This tiny, very rare species is threatened by over-collecting and grazing. Habit: Nonvascular Habitat Usually under translucent rocks in exposed situations; moderate elevations ; of conservation concern. More