Andreaea: The Resilient Black Moss Thriving in Extreme Environments
andreaearues1L.jpg from: https://digital-museum.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/~museum/habit/moss_habit/Andreaea rupestris fauriei/Andreaea_rupestris_fauriei.html Introduction In the vast and captivating world of bryophytes, the Andreaea rupestris var. fauriei (Besch.) Takaki moss stands out as a remarkable member of the Andreaeaceae family. Often referred to simply as Andreaea, this unassuming yet resilient plant has carved a niche for itself in some of the harshest environments…