A few individuals on a sunny wet boulder
Haircap moss on the rocks on the bald. This genus is dioicous and this looks to be a patch of females right next to a patch of males (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/77151446). Species ID is based on keying it out with the two moss guides I have.
This area is protected and requires a permit to access. Contact the Friends of Plant Conservation or NC Plant Conservation Program if you are interested in a guided tour here.
Haircap moss on the rocks on the bald. This genus is dioicous and this looks to be a patch of males right next to a patch of females (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/77151451), presumably all the same species.
This area is protected and requires a permit to access. Contact the Friends of Plant Conservation or NC Plant Conservation Program if you are interested in a guided tour here.
With Pinus pungens on 70% slope, in more sun-exposed/south-facing habitat. 15" tree seen