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Jenner's cynodontium moss

Scientific Name: Cynodontium jenneri

Family: Dicranaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Jenner's Cynodontium Moss (Cynodontium jenneri)

Explore the fascinating world of Cynodontium jenneri, commonly known as Jenner's cynodontium moss or Jenner's Dog-tooth moss. This nonvascular plant belongs to the moss group and the Dicranaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This moss is sometimes called Jenner's Dog-tooth moss.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cynodontium jenneri (Schimp. in Howie) Stirt.
  • Family: Dicranaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names:
    • Cynodontium jenneri (Schimp.) Stirt.

Common Names

  • Jenner's cynodontium moss
  • Jenner's Dog-tooth moss

Distribution and Habitat

While the provided text doesn't specify a particular habitat, there are mentions of its presence in Britain and Ireland. There is also a mention of its presence in Antarctica and Canada as Cynodontium alpestre (Cynodontium Moss).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Cynodontium jenneri is a nonvascular plant and is classified as a moss.

Quirky Facts

  • Cynodontium jenneri is a lowland moss that rarely produces capsules.

Further Information

For more in-depth information, you can consult the following resources:

  • USDA Plants Database
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information)
  • Species Fact Sheet
  • Permaculture Local Species database.
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)