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Drummond's ptychomitrium moss
Scientific Name: Ptychomitrium drummondii
Family: Ptychomitriaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
Duration:
Other Names: OH (Drummond's ptychomitrium)
Drummond's Ptychomitrium Moss
Discover the fascinating world of Drummond's Ptychomitrium Moss, a nonvascular plant with unique characteristics.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Ptychomitrium drummondii (Wilson) Sull.
- Common Name: Drummond's Ptychomitrium Moss
- Synonym: Grimmia drummondii (mentioned but not explicitly stated as a direct synonym)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Class: Bryopsida
- Order: Grimmiales
- Family: Ptychomitriaceae
- Genus: Ptychomitrium
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution
This moss can be found in:
- Australia
- United States (specifically mentioned in Oklahoma)
- Canada (implied from reference to Drummond's collection in Ontario)
Morphological Characteristics
- Nonvascular plant (moss)
Related Resources
For further information, consult the following resources:
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Montana Natural Heritage Program