Abietinella abietina (Hedw.) Fleisch.

Abietinella abietina (Hedw.) Fleisch.. Abietinella abietina is a species of moss in the family Thuidiaceae. It is a small, distinctive pleurocarpous moss with erect stems and spreading branches, reminiscent of a tiny conifer. Its extremely rare variety, abietina, occurs along the commoner var. hystricosa on coastal sand dunes. Abietinella abietina is perennial in its growth, meaning it can be observed throughout the year.