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wideleaf crumia moss

Scientific Name: Crumia latifolia

Family: Pottiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Crumia latifolia: Wideleaf Crumia Moss

Crumia latifolia, commonly known as wideleaf crumia moss, is a species of moss belonging to the family Pottiaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crumia latifolia (Kindb.) Schof.
  • Synonym: Scopelophila latifolia (Kindb.) Renauld & Cardot
  • Family: Pottiaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Other Scientific Names Mentioned: Crumia latifolia (Kindberg ex Macoun) W. B. Schofield; Crumia latifolia (Kindb.) W.B. Schofield (redirected from: Merceya latifolia)

Distribution and Habitat

While specific distributional details are not extensive in the provided text, Crumia latifolia is noted as a blue-listed taxon in British Columbia, suggesting its presence in that region. The Montana Natural Heritage Program also identifies it.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Crumia latifolia is an acrocarpous moss.
  • The leaves can be 4mm long.

Additional Information

  • The PLANTS Database of the USDA, NRCS is listed as a reference for the common name.
  • Symbol: CRLA10

Quirky Facts

  • According to trend data, there has been one paper mentioning Crumia latifolia between 1901-2013.