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leucobryum moss
Scientific Name: Leucobryum
Family: Leucobryaceae
Category: Moss
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Leucobryum: Pincushion Moss
Leucobryum, commonly known as pincushion moss or white moss, is a genus of mosses forming distinctive cushion-like tufts.
Considerations for Pets
- This moss forms dense mounds that can be deep to light green, white, grayish, or bluish-green depending on moisture content. These colorations and the cushion shape might be attractive to pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Leucobryum
- Common Names: Pincushion Moss, White Moss, Cushion Moss, Large White-moss
- Family: Leucobryaceae
- Class: Bryopsida (True Mosses)
- Order: Dicranales
- Synonyms:
- Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) ngstr.
- Leucobryum Hampe
Distribution and Habitat
- Leucobryum can be found growing wild worldwide.
- Specific locations mentioned include Sheepskin Hollow in Columbiana County, Ohio; Epping Forest, Essex, England; and Loista, Gotland, Sverige.
- It is found on a variety of substrates.
- It prefers sandy soil and shade but can tolerate partial sun.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Leucobryum mosses form small to large, erect, dense cushions, typically ranging from 0.5 to 20 cm high.
- The moss can be white, grayish, or bluish-green.
Genetic Information
- Leucobryum glaucum has a single set of chromosomes, making it haploid.
Ecological Role
- In east Tennessee, sporocarps (spore-bearing structures) can be seen on the clump surface.
- Some species of Leucobryum, such as Leucobryum albidum, can grow on the bark of pines.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It can be found covering trees and boulders in rainforest environments.