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condensed dicranum moss
Scientific Name: Dicranum condensatum
Family: Dicranaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
Duration:
Other Names:
Dicranum condensatum
Also known as Condensed Dicranum Moss, Dicranum condensatum is a species of moss belonging to the genus Dicranum.
Considerations for Pets
- This moss forms densely packed clumps.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dicranum condensatum Hedw.
- Common Name: Condensed Dicranum Moss
- Group: Moss
- Family: Dicranaceae
- Order: Dicranales
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Synonyms:
- Dicranum sabuletorum Renauld & Cardot
- Dicranum sabuletorum Ren. & Card.
Distribution and Habitat
Dicranum condensatum is found in North America. According to the text, an instance of this species was recorded in Maryland.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Dicranum mosses, in general, form densely packed clumps.
- Stems may fork.
Related Species
- Dicranum acutifolium
- Dicranum elongatum (broom-moss)
- Dicranum flagellare (whip fork moss)
- Dicranum fragilifolium
- Dicranum bonjeanii (Bonjean's dicranum moss)
- Dicranum brevifolium (shortleaf dicranum moss)
- Dicranum ontariense (Ontario dicranum moss)
- Dicranum scoparium (ordinary Broom Fork-moss)
Further Information
- Related ITIS Name: Dicranum condensatum Hedw. (TSN 16767)
- Species information can be found at Wikispecies.
- Additional information can be found at Flora of North America, Amelia Merced.