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ditrichum moss
Scientific Name: Ditrichum flexicaule
Family: Ditrichaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
Duration:
Other Names:
Cornish Path Moss (Ditrichum cornubicum)
The Cornish path moss, scientifically known as Ditrichum cornubicum, is an extremely rare moss species.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- As a moss, Ditrichum cornubicum may not present significant hazards. However, its presence on roadsides and similar environments could expose it to pollutants or other potentially harmful substances.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ditrichum cornubicum
- Common Name: Cornish path moss
- Family: Ditrichaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae (implied)
- Genus: Ditrichum
Distribution and Habitat
- Ditrichum cornubicum is endemic to Cornwall, United Kingdom.
- It was first discovered on a roadside.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is an acrocarpous moss.
Interesting Facts
- Ditrichum cornubicum was first discovered in 1963 but wasn't identified as a distinct species until 1976.
Related Species
- The gametophytes of the genus Ditrichum closely resemble those of Pleuridium in leaf shape.
- It is suggested that Ditrichum cornubicum might be an extreme morphological variant of Ditrichum plumbicola (lead-moss).
- Other Ditrichum species mentioned include:
- Ditrichum flexicaule
- Ditrichum pusillum
- Ditrichum heteromallum
- Ditrichum ambiguum
- Ditrichum pallidum
- Ditrichum henryi
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: Provides information and a map for Ditrichum henryi.