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Heim's desmatodon moss

Scientific Name: Desmatodon heimii

Family: Pottiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Heim's Desmatodon Moss (Desmatodon heimii)

Heim's desmatodon moss, scientifically known as Desmatodon heimii, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Desmatodon heimii (Hedw.) Mitt.
  • Common Name: Heim's desmatodon moss
  • Family: Pottiaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Group: Moss
  • Synonyms:
    • Hennediella heimii (Hedw.) R. H. Zander
    • Pottia heimii (Hedw.) Hampe
  • Varieties:
    • Desmatodon heimii (Hedw.) Mitt. var. heimii
    • Desmatodon heimii (Hedw.) Mitt. var. arctica (Lindb.) - Arctic Heim's Desmatodon Moss
    • Desmatodon heimii (Hedw.) Mitt. var. obtusifolius (R. Br.) Kuc
  • Symbol: DEHE7, DEHEH3

Distribution and Habitat

  • The species is found in the USA and Canada.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Heim's Desmatodon Moss is a nonvascular plant (moss).

Related Species

  • Desmatodon latifolius (wideleaf desmatodon moss)
  • Desmatodon cernuus (Guepin's desmatodon moss)
  • Desmatodon convolutus (Convolute Desmatodon Moss)

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • Permaculture Local Species database
  • Montana Natural Heritage Program