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neckera moss

Scientific Name: Neckera complanata

Family: Neckeraceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Neckera Moss: A Comprehensive Overview

Neckera moss encompasses several species within the genus Neckera. This fascinating group of mosses exhibits diverse growth habits and ecological roles, particularly in forested environments.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Neckera (various species, including Neckera pennata, Neckera douglasii, Neckera complanata, Neckera crispa, Neckera hypnoides and Neckera hymenodonta )
  • Common Names: Neckera moss, Feathered Neckera, Dwarf Neckera, Douglas' Neckera Moss, Menzies' metaneckera moss, Feathery Neckera Moss

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Subclass: Bryidae
  • Order: Leucodontales
  • Family: Neckeraceae
  • Genus: Neckera
  • Synonyms: Mentions of alternative names or classifications for specific species may exist.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Neckera mosses are found in various regions, including old-growth forests in Estonia and along the Eagle Creek Trail in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
  • Neckera douglasii has been observed growing on mossy trunks of bigleaf maple trees.
  • Some species are epiphytic, growing on other plants, such as trees.
  • Neckera hypnoides was found to be collected in Hawaii.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Neckera species often have fan-like branches that project outwards.
  • Some species, like *Neckera pumila*, have undulate (wavy) leaves.
  • Neckera pennata grows in widely spreading pale-green matted tufts (cespitose).
  • Some Neckera mosses are dendroid (tree-like) or plumose (feathery) with complanate (flattened) leaves.
  • Crisped neckera moss is often a glossy green, turning brown as it ages.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The springtail spreads its sperm
  • Neckera can be found growing on sugar maples.

Quirky Facts

  • Stone-age people used Neckera moss, along with other mosses, for an unstated purpose.

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
  • ITIS: Integrated Taxonomic Information System (TSN 547915 for Neckera pennata)
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • USDA Agricultural Research Service