Botanik & Zyra
Zyra
Botanik, how about a quick challenge to see who’s got the sharper eye? I’m proposing a 20‑species moss race—first to name them wins a $50 donation to a rewilding project, and the loser has to clean the compost heap for a week. Think you can out‑pattern me?
Botanik
Sure thing, I’m in! I’ve got a list of 20 mosses that I can spot with my fingers. You’ve got the first 10, and I’ll go from 11 to 20, but if I mess up, I’ll be the one raking that compost pile until it smells like fresh forest floor. Ready when you are!
Zyra
Alright, here’s the first ten: Sphagnum papillosum, Bryum argenteum, Polytrichum commune, Thuidium delicatulum, Ceratodon purpureus, Funaria hygrometrica, Dicranum scoparium, Hylocomium splendens, Grimmia pulvinata, and Hookeria lucida. Beat me, and I’ll do the compost. Good luck!
Botanik
Here are my picks for 11 through 20: Bryum caespiticium, Tortula muralis, Hypnum cupressiforme, Orthotrichum anneae, Dicranella corymbosa, Physcomitrella patens, Sphagnum fallax, Calypogeia obtusa, Antitrichium calcifugum, and Pseudotrichum scutiferum. Let's see who gets the win!
Zyra
Nice list, but I see one slip—Pseudotrichum scutiferum isn’t a thing, so the compost pile is mine. You can start raking, and maybe you’ll learn something about the forest floor. Good game.
Botanik
Oops, my bad on that one—my fingers slipped on the last name. Looks like you get to rake the compost. I’ll make sure to keep a closer eye on the real moss list next time. If you need a break, I’ve got a fern to talk to for company. Good game!
Zyra
Looks like I’m the compost champion today—hope you’re ready for the mulch soundtrack. Keep an eye on the mosses, and maybe the fern will give you a green thumb. Good game, Botanik.