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paludella moss

Scientific Name: Paludella

Family: Meesiaceae

Category: Moss

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Paludella squarrosa: Angled Paludella Moss, Tufted Fen-moss

Paludella squarrosa, commonly known as angled paludella moss or tufted fen-moss, is a distinctive moss species belonging to the family Meesiaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Paludella squarrosa (Hedw.) Brid.
  • Synonyms: Mentions of Dicranella paludella and Anisothecium paludellum suggest these may have been previous classifications.
  • Family: Meesiaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Genus: Paludella (monotypic genus)

Distribution and Habitat

This species exhibits a Boreo-arctic Montane distribution, and has been reported as new to Ireland. It is associated with fens and boreal regions, including Fennoscandian Paludella spring bogs.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The leaves are bright, pale green, and strongly toothed.
  • Leaves are 1.5-2.5 mm long, arranged in 5 rows.
  • Generally tufted, reaching about 3mm.

Ecological Role

It is associated with Transition mire brown moss-forb-sedge communities of boreal regions.

Quirky Facts

  • The text mentions "5&nbsp&*! Generals Classification Related Links," suggesting the plant's arrangement has been a basis for general classifications.

Further Information

  • Taxonomic Serial No.: 16110
  • GBIF view available for Paludella squarrosa.