A very useful defining characteristic of Hypnum mosses are their leaves which are often falcate- secund (meaning that they are sickle-shaped and point to one side of the plant).
Identifying moss species in the field to the genus Hypnum by using a hand lens is considered quite feasible since most Hypnum species share common features with one another. Species can also be found living on soil, rocks, and live trees. Hypnum species are typically found in moist forest areas on rotting logs, while some species are aquatic. Species are typically found in temperate regions. Hypnum species are found on all continents except for Antarctica.
A common name sometimes used for Hypnum moss is "carpet moss".
Hypnum is a genus of mosses belonging to the family Hypnaceae.
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