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California pseudobraunia moss

Scientific Name: Pseudobraunia californica

Family: Hedwigiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Pseudobraunia californica: California Pseudobraunia Moss

Pseudobraunia californica, also known as California Pseudobraunia Moss, is a fascinating moss species found in western North America.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that this moss is sometimes yellowish, and grows in dense mats, which may attract the attention of pets that like to chew or play with plants.
  • The growth habit of this moss, which can be creeping or mat-forming, could make it accessible to pets in a garden setting.

Considerations for Children

  • The moss's growth habit, which can be creeping or mat-forming, could make it accessible to children in a garden setting.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Pseudobraunia californica (Lesq.) Broth.
  • Common Name: California pseudobraunia moss
  • Synonym: Braunia californica Lesq.
  • Family: Hedwigiaceae
  • Rank: Species (within the genus Pseudobraunia)
  • The original basionym is referenced as *Braunia ca lifornica Lesquereux*.
  • Note that *Hedwigia pilifera* is mentioned along with *Braunia californica* and *Pseudobraunia californica*.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Pseudobraunia californica is native to California and is confined to western North America.
  • A southernmost known station for this moss in California is referenced.
  • Observed in Perkins Canyon, Contra Costa County, CA.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Forms loose to dense mats.
  • Color varies from green to gray-green, often with a reddish cast.
  • Exhibits irregular to pinnate branching patterns.
  • Branches and stems are not markedly different.
  • The text mentions the plant is yellowish and creeping.
  • Pseudobraunia californica has entire margins.
  • Leaf sits in a pouch.

Quirky Facts

  • Pseudobraunia is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one species: Pseudobraunia californica.
  • Papers mentioning Pseudobraunia californica were tracked from 1901-2013.
  • The gymnostomous (lacking a peristome) trait of *Pseudobraunia* is mentioned.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Observed by tessla, a member of pseudobraunia moss (Genus Pseudobraunia).

Further Information

  • Information can be found on iNaturalist.ca.
  • Mentioned in the Bryophytes of BC.
  • Drone-Application-Server database publication for Pseudobraunia biodroid.
  • California Moss eFlora: Hedwigia 3088
  • FRCC - NRCS Plant Code