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anomobryum moss

Scientific Name: Anomobryum

Family: Bryaceae

Category: Moss

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Anomobryum julaceum (Slender Silver-moss)

Anomobryum julaceum, commonly known as slender silver-moss, is a species of moss belonging to the Bryaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anomobryum julaceum (P.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb.) Schimp. or (Schrad. ex P. Gaertn., B. Mey. and Scherb) Schimp.
  • Common Name: Slender Silver-moss
  • Family: Bryaceae
  • Synonyms: Anomobryum filiforme (Dicks.) Solms, Pohlia filiformis (Dicks.) Andr., Anomobryum concinnatum (Spruce)
  • Symbol: ANOMO3
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

This species is native to all continents except South America and Antarctica. In California, it grows in the northern half of the state on thin soil over rocks, primarily on roadcuts.

Morphological Characteristics

Anomobryum is a moss that grows in thin soil over rocks.

Etymology

The genus name Anomobryum is derived from the Greek words "anomo," meaning lawless, and "bryum," meaning moss, alluding to its somewhat hypnaceous appearance.