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Mougeot's amphidium moss

Scientific Name: Amphidium mougeotii

Family: Orthotrichaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Mougeot's Amphidium Moss (Amphidium mougeotii)

Amphidium mougeotii, commonly known as Mougeot's amphidium moss or Mougeot's Yoke-moss, is a fascinating nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Amphidium mougeotii (Bruch & Schimp.) Schimp.
  • Authority: (Bruch & Schimp.) Schimp.
  • Family: Orthotrichaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Zygodon mougeotii

Distribution and Habitat

This moss is a native species found in various regions. It is often found forming large, dense cushions on steep cliffs with seeping water.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Amphidium mougeotii is a nonvascular plant (moss).
  • It can form spectacular large dense cushions, sometimes over 6 inches across.

Vernacular Names

  • Mougeot's amphidium moss
  • Mougeot's Yoke-moss
  • California amphidium moss
  • Lapland amphidium moss

Further Information

  • Taxonomic information is available from the British Database of World Flora and Fauna.
  • Multimedia resources can be found on Wikimedia Commons.
  • Check- and Red List of bryophytes of the Czech Republic (2003): http://www.preslia.cz/P033CKuc.pdf