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amphidium moss
Scientific Name: Amphidium
Family: Orthotrichaceae
Category: Moss
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Amphidium Mosses
This section provides information about various mosses belonging to the genus Amphidium, including their classification, distribution, and key characteristics. These mosses are nonvascular plants often found in shaded, rocky environments.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Genus: Amphidium Schimp. (amphidium moss)
- Family: Orthotrichaceae
- Species:
- Amphidium californicum (Hampe ex C. Mll.) Broth. - California amphidium moss
- Amphidium lapponicum (Hedw.) Schimp. - Lapland amphidium moss, also known as Lapland Yoke-moss
- Taxon Version Key: NBNSYS0000036689 (Amphidium lapponicum)
- Amphidium lapponicum var. crispatum (Kindb.) Grout.
- Amphidium mougeotii (Bruch & Schimp.) Schimp. - Mougeot's amphidium moss, also known as Mougeot's Yoke-moss
- Synonyms: Anictangium lapponicum Hedw. is a synonym for Amphidium lapponicum.
Distribution and Habitat
- Amphidium mosses are exclusively found growing on shaded rock faces and in crevices.
Morphological Characteristics
- Amphidium mougeotii is a relatively small, cushion-forming moss that can merge into large groups.
Additional Information
- Amphidium lapponicum is recognized by the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
- Further resources can be found at the Encyclopedia of Life and GBIF.