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Griffith's oedipodium moss

Scientific Name: Oedipodium griffithianum

Family: Oedipodiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Griffith's Oedipodium Moss (Oedipodium griffithianum)

Oedipodium griffithianum, commonly known as Griffith's Oedipodium Moss or gouty-moss, is a unique and interesting species of moss.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Oedipodium griffithianum (Dicks.) Schwaegr.
  • Common Names: Griffith's Oedipodium Moss, gouty-moss
  • Family: Oedipodiaceae (It is the only genus in this family)
  • Genus: Oedipodium
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Oedipodium Griffithii
  • Symbol: OEGR7

Distribution and Habitat

  • This species is distributed in cooler climates.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Oedipodium griffithianum is a nonvascular plant (moss).

Quirky Facts

  • The common name "gouty-moss" is derived from the moss's appearance.
  • Oedipodium is the only genus within the Oedipodiaceae family, making it a unique taxonomic entity.

Further Information

  • USDA Plants Database
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Catalogue of Life
  • NCBI
  • Wikipedia