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antitrichia moss
Scientific Name: Antitrichia curtipendula var. curtipendula
Family: Leucodontaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Antitrichia curtipendula: Pendulous Wing-moss
Antitrichia curtipendula, commonly known as Antitrichia Moss or Pendulous Wing-moss (also Hanging Wing-moss or Hanging Moss), is a fascinating species of moss.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Antitrichia curtipendula (Hedw.) Brid.
- Family: Leucodontaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Antitrichia curtipendula var. gigantea
- Antitrichia gigantea
- Neckera curtipendula
Distribution and Habitat
- This moss is found in North America, including the US Lower 48.
- Specific locations mentioned include California, Australia, Italy (Sicily), Czech Republic (Moravia, Drahansk vrchovina highlands), and Poland (Carpathians).
- It is also found in Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park and Buderupholm Bjergskov, Rold Skov, Jylland, Denmark.
- It is often found hanging off bark, especially at the base of conifer trunks.
- Antitrichia gigantea is restricted to coastal forests.
Morphological Characteristics
- The moss features reddish, branched stems that form loose, luxuriant mats.
- Key characteristics for identification include narrowly recurved leaf margins and an abruptly reflexed apiculus.
Quirky Facts
- The red stems of Hanging Wing-moss give it an overall orange-green appearance.
Further Information
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) offers additional information.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Taxonomic Serial No.: 16511.
- Encyclopedia of Life: provides further information about the species.
- NBN (National Biodiversity Network) ID code: NBNSYS0100007788.