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dicranoweisia moss
Scientific Name: Dicranoweisia cirrata
Family: Dicranaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Dicranoweisia Moss
The provided text refers to several species within the genus Dicranoweisia, often referred to collectively by the common name "dicranoweisia moss." The text specifically mentions two species: Dicranoweisia cirrata and Dicranoweisia crispula.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Genus: Dicranoweisia
- Family: Dicranaceae
Synonyms mentioned for Dicranoweisia crispula include: Dicranoweisia crispula var. compacta and Dicranoweisia crispula var. contermina.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Dicranoweisia cirrata can be found growing on tree trunks, suggesting its presence in gardens or areas accessible to pets.
Distribution and Habitat
- Dicranoweisia cirrata can be found growing on tree trunks. It is not native to California.
- Dicranoweisia crispula lives at both poles, including the South Shetland Islands and Antarctica.
Morphological Characteristics
- Mosses included in Dicranoweisia have crispate leaves with entire margins and acute to acuminate apices.
- They form compact tufts or cushions.
- One source describes the moss forming neat yellow to green cushions up to 3cm high, with erect leaves that are quite wavy when moist and about 2.5mm long.
Nomenclature
- Dicranoweisia cirrata synonyms: Weissia cirrata Hedw., Sp. Musc. Frond. 69. Pl. 12, f. 7󈝸. 1801.
Quirky Facts
- Dicranoweisia cirrata is also known as "Curly Thatch Moss".
- Dicranoweisia crispula is also known as "Mountain Pincushion".