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hylocomiastrum moss
Scientific Name: Hylocomiastrum pyrenaicum
Family: Hylocomiaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Hylocomiastrum umbratum: Shaded Wood-moss
Hylocomiastrum umbratum, commonly known as Shaded Wood-moss (or hylocomiastrum moss), is a species of moss belonging to the family Hylocomiaceae.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This moss forms irregularly branched shoots that can grow to be 7-20 cm long. While this document does not specify any hazards, consideration should always be given when any plant is accessible to pets and children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Hylocomiastrum umbratum (Hedw.) Fleisch.
- Family: Hylocomiaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Hylocomium umbratum (Hedw.) Schimp. in B.S.G.
Distribution and Habitat
- Hylocomiastrum umbratum is found in the USA and Canada, and specifically mentioned in relation to the islands of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland and also in hilly districts.
- It is often found in shaded woods and on banks near the base of potential hydro sites.
Morphological Characteristics
- The shoots are irregularly branched and pale green.
- Shoots are 7-20 cm long.
Ecological Role
- It is part of the hyperoceanic Hylocomiastrum umbratum group of 30 species.
- Fossils of this low-elevation moss are evidence that forest persisted, perhaps indicating alpine tundra.
Additional Information
- Hylocomiastrum differs from Hylocomium.
Further Resources
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): Information available as Hylocomiastrum Fleisch. in Broth.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Further information available via link.
- NatureWatch NZ: Invite photos of this moss on NatureWatch NZ.
- Tropicos: Information available.
- Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Hylocomiastrum.
- NBNSYS0000149207: Taxon Reference available.