Additions to the Recorded Mosses of West Virginia

Abstract

In so far as I am aware, no considerable addition to the list of mosses of West Virginia has been made since the one made by Dr. Andrews* in I905. For the past eight years I have been collecting, among other things, an occasional moss. With the assistance of several members of the S. M. S., I have recently completed an examination of these specimens and am now able to add the following: Amblystegium Juratzkanum Schimp. On bark of decaying log, south of Morgantown (1352). Anacamptodon splachnoides (Fr61l.) Brid. In a knot hole of an apple tree, Lick Run (3337). Anomodon apiculatus Br. & Sch. On trunk of beech in woods, Cranberry Glades (3721). Aphanorrhegma serratum (Hook. & Wils.) Sulliv. Roadside leading from North Front Street, Morgantown (2689, 3973); south side of Decker's Creek near where Aaron's Run empties into the creek (4314)Barbula unguiculata (Huds.) Hedw. On curbstone along Front Street (2051) and on a pile of stones in South Park (2279), Morgantown; on rocks along a small stream near Fort Spring (2803). Brachythecium acuminatum (Hedw.) Kind. forma. On tree trunk, Marilla (1417). Brachythecium digastrum C. M. & K. On decayed log, Lick Run (3968). Brachythecium plumosum (Sw.) Br. & Sch. On wet ledge along Decker's Creek opposite Marilla (4003, 4009). Bryum intermedium Brid. Morgantown (167, 169, 1268); Middle Ferry (2340); Lick Run (3957). Dr. Grout says No. 2340 is not typical. Bryum pseudotriquetrum (Hedw.) Schwaegr.(?) Bank along railroad, Sturgisson (186). Doubtfully referred to this species by Dr. Grout. Cirriphyllum Boscii (Schwaegr.) Grout. Morgantown (1270); on ledge near Burnt House (4230). Desmatodon Porteri James. On sandstone rock near Ravenswood (2388). Dicranum fuscescens Turn. Cheat Bridge (2538).