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Rose crossidium moss

Scientific Name: Crossidium rosei

Family: Pottiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Crossidium rosei

Commonly known as Rose Crossidium Moss, Crossidium rosei is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss group.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a moss.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a moss.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crossidium rosei R.S. Williams
  • Common Name: Rose Crossidium Moss
  • Family: Pottiaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: = Crossidium crassinerve (De Not.) Jur.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Crossidium rosei has been found in locations such as Antarctica and Peru.
  • The type specimen was collected in the vicinity of Lima, Peru.
  • Typical Mojave Desert habitat is suitable for Crossidium species.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Crossidium rosei is a nonvascular plant.
  • Stems can grow up to 2-2.5 units (unspecified).

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The Rose Aphid (Macrosiphum rosae) is associated with the name "Rose," but is not directly related to Crossidium rosei.

Further Information

  • Information can be found in the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) under TSN 547683.
  • The British Database of World Flora and Fauna provides taxonomic information.