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shortleaf small limestone moss
Scientific Name: Seligeria brevifolia
Family: Seligeriaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Seligeria brevifolia - Shortleaf Small Limestone Moss
Seligeria brevifolia, commonly known as Shortleaf Small Limestone Moss, is a nonvascular plant species belonging to the moss family Seligeriaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- This moss is often found on limestone rocks.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Seligeria brevifolia (Lindb.) Lindb.
- Common Name: Shortleaf Small Limestone Moss
- Family: Seligeriaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Division: Bryophyta
- Symbol: SEBR5
- Synonyms: The provided text does not list any explicit synonyms, but mentions "Seligeria polaris" and "Seligeria calcarea" as related species and "Campylopoda" as related to Small Limestone Moss.
Distribution and Habitat
- The text mentions the moss's association with limestone formations and the Ozark Plateau, suggesting a preference for limestone-rich environments.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Seligeria brevifolia is a nonvascular plant, meaning it lacks specialized vascular tissues for water and nutrient transport.
- It is described as a "delicate, light green" plant in Flora of North America.
- It is described as a small plant.
Quirky Facts
- The text references various resources in multiple languages including Icelandic and Polish.
- The plant is referred to as 'Kaitahitusammal' in Finnish.
Further Information
- Flora of North America (vol. 27) is mentioned as a source of information on this species.
- Grasafriorasafn (grasafr., Seligeria brevifolia) Bikarmosi. ordabok.is - orabkavefur. is a resource for information.