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leucobryum moss

Scientific Name: Leucobryum albidum

Family: Leucobryaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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*Leucobryum* (Pincushion Moss, White Moss, White Cushion Moss)

*Leucobryum*, commonly known as pincushion moss or white moss, encompasses several species of mosses that form distinctive cushion-like tufts. Two species explicitly mentioned are *Leucobryum glaucum* and *Leucobryum albidum*.

Considerations for Pets

  • This moss forms dense mounds or cushions.
  • It can grow on various substrates.

Considerations for Children

  • This moss forms dense mounds or cushions.
  • It can grow on various substrates.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • **Genus:** *Leucobryum* Hampe
  • **Family:** Dicranaceae
  • **Class:** Bryopsida (True Mosses)
  • Synonyms: The text mentions *Leucobryum glaucum* (Hedw.) ngstr. ex. Fr. and *Leucobryum glaucum* (Hedw.) Aangstr.

Distribution and Habitat

  • *Leucobryum* can be found growing wild worldwide.
  • Specific locations mentioned include Sheepskin Hollow (Columbiana County, Ohio), Epping Forest (Essex, England), Loista (Gotland, Sverige), and east Tennessee.
  • It prefers sandy soil and shade but can tolerate partial sun.

Morphological Characteristics

  • *Leucobryum* mosses form small to large, erect, dense cushions.
  • Plants range in size from 0.5 to 20 cm high.
  • The color can vary from white, grayish, or bluish-green depending on moisture content. Some species may appear silver-green.

Genetic Information

  • *Leucobryum glaucum* has a single set of chromosomes and is therefore haploid.

Ecology

  • Frequently grows on trees and boulders in rainforest environments.

Other Points of Interest

  • The name *Leucobryum* generally means "white moss."
  • It is a bryophyte.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life: [Mentioned as a source of information about *Leucobryum glaucum*]
  • British Bryological Society Checklist of British and Irish Bryophytes