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Menzies' metaneckera moss
Scientific Name: Metaneckera menziesii
Family: Neckeraceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Menzies' Metaneckera Moss (Metaneckera menziesii)
Metaneckera menziesii, commonly known as Menzies' metaneckera moss, is a species of moss belonging to the Neckeraceae family. It's often referred to simply as Menzies' neckera.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Metaneckera menziesii (Hook.) Steere
- Family: Neckeraceae
- Synonyms: Neckera menziesii Hook. in Drumm. (Note: The text mentions "= Neckera", suggesting other Neckera species might be considered synonyms in some contexts.)
Distribution and Habitat
This moss is mainly found in the floral regions of North America. One documented sighting is along the Interurban Trail in Bellingham, WA, growing on a Bigleaf Maple tree trunk, and another growing by a pond, also on a Bigleaf Maple tree.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
Metaneckera menziesii is a nonvascular plant with a thick greenish-orange appearance.
Additional Information
Several databases and resources mention Metaneckera menziesii, including:
- TSN (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 547901
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Australian New Crops Web Site
- Arch. Biol. Sci., Belgrade
- European Nature Information System (EUNIS)
- Permaculture Local Species database
- Drone-Application-Server database
- Moss Flora of the Pacific Northwest