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Blytt's andreaea moss
Scientific Name: Andreaea blyttii
Family: Andreaeaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Andreaea blyttii - Blytt's Rock-moss
Andreaea blyttii, commonly known as Blytt's Rock-moss or Blytt's Andreaea Moss, is a species of moss belonging to the Andreaeaceae family. It is a nonvascular plant, meaning it lacks specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Andreaea blyttii Schimp.
- Family: Andreaeaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Blytt's andreaea moss, Blytt’s Andreaea Moss, Blytt's black moss, mountain sootmoss
- Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 547527
- Taxon Version Key: NBNSYS0000036121
Distribution and Habitat
Andreaea blyttii is found in regions such as British Columbia, and Montana, often on irrigated rocks in burns fed by snow patches. It is also mentioned in relation to Nevis and schists on Aonach Beag.
Conservation Status
The Montana Natural Heritage Program has identified Andreaea blyttii as a species of concern.
Related Species
The provided text also mentions other Andreaea species, including:
- Andreaea alpina (Alpine Rock-moss)
- Andreaea crassinervia
- Andreaea rupestris
- Andreaea heinemannii (Heinemann's andreaea moss)
- Andreaea megistospora
Further Information
- USDA, NRCS Distributional Map
- Montana Field Guide
- Encyclopedia of Life