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pleuroziopsis moss
Scientific Name: Pleuroziopsis
Family: Pleuroziopsidaceae
Category: Moss
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Pleuroziopsis ruthenica: Pleuroziopsis Moss
Pleuroziopsis ruthenica, commonly known as Pleuroziopsis Moss, is a fascinating nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Pleuroziopsis ruthenica (Weinm.) Kindb. ex E. Britton
- Common Name: Pleuroziopsis Moss
- Family: Pleuroziopsidaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Girgensohnia ruthenica
- Genus: Pleuroziopsis Kindb. ex E. Britton
Distribution and Habitat
This moss is found in specific regions, including:
- Northwestern British Columbia, Canada
- Vancouver Island, Canada
- Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan (Endangered)
- Shizuoka Prefecture, Honshu, Japan (Endangered)
- Territory of the former USSR
Morphological Characteristics
- Dendroid moss with dark stems.
- Yellow-green, fine-textured leaves.
- Distinctive fluting of the stem by streaks of stem lamellae.
- Numerous lamellae attached to the leaf.
Ecological Role
Pleuroziopsis ruthenica is sometimes referred to as "Common Tree Moss", growing on rotting stumps.
Quirky Facts
- The genus name Pleuroziopsis was validated in 1943.
- The species name incorporates Greek roots; opsis meaning appearance or likeness.
Further Information
- TSN 16391 at an unspecified database.
- Encyclopedia of Life
- The Plant List
- Index Herbariorum. Placement: Lehmann, upper, cases, M137