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leskea moss
Scientific Name: Leskea angustata
Family: Leskeaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Leskea Moss
Leskea is a genus of mosses belonging to the family Leskeaceae. Several species within this genus are commonly referred to as "leskea moss."
Considerations for Pets
- This moss forms irregularly branched patches and tufts.
Scientific Classification
- Genus: Leskea
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Leskeaceae
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Accepted Scientific Name: Leskea Hedw. ex
- Synonyms: Leskea filiculaeformis, Leskea concinna
- Alternative Scientific Names: Dendrohypopterygium filiculaeforme, Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme (Hedw. )
- Related Genera: Lescuraea, Pseudoleskea
Common Names
- leskea moss
Distribution and Habitat
- Some Leskea species, such as Leskea gracilescens, can be found in Antarctica, Canada, and specifically Nunavut.
- Leskea polycarpa is common at low altitudes, while other species are mostly found on rocks at high altitudes.
- Examples include Myer's Wood Preserve in Marion County, Ohio, where Leskea gracilescens has been observed.
Morphological Characteristics
- Leskea polycarpa is described as a slender moss that forms dull, dark yellow-green, irregularly branched patches and tufts.
- Leskea gracilescens is also known as "necklace chain moss."
Taxonomic Distinctions
- Historically, Leskea and Lescuraea were distinguished by their sexuality: Leskea being autoicous and Lescuraea being dioicous.
Related Resources
- Tropicos
- The Plant List
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) - Leskea gracilescens TSN 16469