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leucobryum moss
Scientific Name: Leucobryum glaucum
Family: Leucobryaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Leucobryum: Pincushion Moss and More
Leucobryum, commonly known as pincushion moss, white moss, or cushion moss, is a fascinating genus of mosses that forms distinctive, dense cushions. The most frequently referenced species is Leucobryum glaucum.
Considerations for Pets
- This moss forms dense cushions.
Considerations for Children
- This moss forms dense cushions.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Leucobryum Hampe
- Common Names: Pincushion Moss, White Moss, Cushion Moss
- Family: Dicranaceae
- Class: Bryopsida
- Order: Dicranales
- Synonyms: Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr., Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr. ex Fr.
Distribution and Habitat
- Leucobryum has a worldwide distribution, growing wild in many regions.
- It is found in various locations, including Sheepskin Hollow, Columbiana County, Ohio; Epping Forest, Essex, England; Loista, Gotland, Sverige and East Tennessee
- It is also found in residential gardens
- Prefers sandy soil and shade, but can tolerate partial sun.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Leucobryum forms small to large, erect, dense cushions, typically ranging from 0.5 to 20 cm in height.
- The color can vary depending on moisture content, ranging from deep to light green, white, grayish, or bluish-green.
Genetic Information
- Leucobryum glaucum has a single set of chromosomes, making it haploid.
Ecological Role
- Leucobryum albidum is one of the few moss species that grows on the bark of pines.