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jaegerina moss

Scientific Name: Jaegerina scariosa

Family: Pterobryaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Jaegerina scariosa: Jaegerina Moss

Jaegerina scariosa, commonly known as Jaegerina Moss, is a fascinating species belonging to the moss family Pterobryaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Jaegerina scariosa (Lor.) Arzeni
  • Common Name: Jaegerina Moss
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Pterobryaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Jaegerinopsis squarrosa (redirected to Jaegerina scariosa)

Distribution and Habitat

A distributional map for Jaegerina scariosa is available from the USDA, NRCS.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Nonvascular

Additional Jaegerina Species

  • Jaegerina retrosquarrosa
  • Jaegerina robillardii
  • Jaegerina solitaria
  • Jaegerina stolonifera

Further Information

  • USDA, NRCS: Provides distributional maps.
  • The Plant List: Offers information on synonyms and accepted names.
  • TROPICOS Database: Offers scientific names information.
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Contains family information.