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myurella moss
Scientific Name: Myurella
Family: Pterigynandraceae
Category: Moss
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Myurella julacea
Also known as Small Mouse-tail Moss or simply Myurella Moss, Myurella julacea is a minute moss with distinctive characteristics.
Considerations for Pets
- This moss is very small, with shoots only about 1.5 cm long and less than 0.5 mm wide.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Myurella julacea (Schwaegr.) Bruch, Schimp. & W.Guembel
- Family: Theliaceae / Pterigynandraceae
- Genus: Myurella Schimp. in B.S.G.
- Synonyms:
- Myurella tenerrima (Brid.) Lindb.
- Myurella apiculata (Somm.) Schimp. in B.S.G.
- Leskea julacea
Morphology and Growth
- Myurella julacea is a small pleurocarpous moss.
- Fresh shoots appear smoothly cylindrical and bluish-green.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California.
- Found in various locations, including Emmet County, Michigan.
- Also found in Llanquihue and Valdivia.
- Can be found in Northern and Southern Scotland, Wales, and Ireland
Ecological Role
- Listed in the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants on list 2B.3 (rare).
Quirky Facts
- One reference notes "This moss is not as julaceous as it's relative Myurella julacea." This hints at the challenges of species identification within the genus.
Further Information
- Tropicos
- Encyclopedia of Life
- CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants
- Montana Natural Heritage Program
- Ohio Moss and Lichen Association