haircap moss
Common moss of the Polytrichaceae family, often found in gardens and forests. Typically written in katakana as スギゴケ.
Haircap moss is growing in the corner of the garden.
Katakana spelling is common for this moss name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
Rare kanji form with 蘚; it is rarely used.
Named for its resemblance to cedar (杉) seedlings. The exact derivation is uncertain.