"Physcomitrium eurystomum", commonly known as "Hirokuchigoke"

"Physcomitrium eurystomum", commonly known as "Hirokuchigoke", is a small moss belonging to the Physcomitrium family. The plant body is small, presenting a fresh green to yellow-green color. The stem stands upright at a height of 2-5mm, with leaves gathered at the top of the stem. The lower leaves are small, about 1.5mm long and 0.8mm wide, while the upper leaves are ovate-lanceolate, about 2.5-3.5mm long and about 1.3mm wide.

It can be commonly found in fields and paddy fields before rice planting, and is widely distributed in Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa, China, Russia, India, Vietnam, Europe, Africa, etc.

In bonsai, the role of moss is very important, as it begins to take on the appearance of an old tree that has been standing in the dense forest for hundreds of years. However, depending on the type of moss, it can impair drainage or even detract from the beauty. Therefore, it is important to choose the moss suitable for bonsai. Hirokuchigoke may not be suitable for bonsai due to its characteristics, but by understanding the characteristics of each moss and managing it properly, you can enhance the beauty of bonsai.

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