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Macoun's candle snuffer moss
Scientific Name: Encalypta affinis var. macounii
Family: Encalyptaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Macoun's Candle Snuffer Moss
Macoun's candle snuffer moss, scientifically known as Encalypta affinis var. macounii, is a fascinating nonvascular plant. This moss belongs to the family Encalyptaceae and is sometimes referred to as Encalypta affinis macounii or Encalypta affinis ssp. macounii.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Encalypta affinis var. macounii
- Common Name: Macoun's candle snuffer moss
- Family: Encalyptaceae
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Encalypta affinis macounii, Encalypta affinis ssp. macounii (Aust.) Horton.
Distribution and Habitat
While the text mentions Encalypta affinis being found in Antarctica, Austria, and Canada, it also mentions Encalypta alaskana specifically as Macoun's Candle Snuffer Moss found in the United States. The moss is associated with open montane and alpine habitats, found on dry, grassy slopes and cliffs, thriving in soil of these environments.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Macoun's candle snuffer moss is a nonvascular plant.
Quirky Facts
- The common name "candle snuffer moss" alludes to the plant's appearance.
- This moss is mentioned in connection with the Canadian geographical area that is now Saskatchewan.
- Candle Snuffer Moss is also found in the prairies.
Further Information
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- uBioRSS
- portail-jardin.com