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bartramia moss

Scientific Name: Bartramia stricta

Family: Bartramiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Common Apple-Moss (Bartramia pomiformis)

Bartramia pomiformis, commonly known as common apple-moss or bartramia moss, is a species of moss belonging to the Bartramiaceae family. It is often found forming wide, deep cushions in moist, rocky woods.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant forms deep cushions in moist, rocky woods, suggesting it may be encountered outdoors during walks with pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bartramia pomiformis Hedw.
  • Family: Bartramiaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Bartramia circinnulata C. Mll. & Kindb. in Mac.
    • Bartramia crispa
    • Bartramia glauco-viridis
    • Bartramia pomiformis var.

Description

  • Typically green or glaucous (bluish-grayish green) in color.
  • Forms pale glaucous green cushions.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in moist, rocky woods.
  • Observed in locations such as Gallia County, Ohio.
  • Bartramia halleriana, another species in the same family, is found in Canada.
  • Bartramia stricta is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Quirky Facts

  • Bartramia pomiformis has apple-shaped capsules (spore cases).
  • A novel macrocyclic biflavonoid called bartramiaflavone has been isolated from Bartramia pomiformis. This compound consists of two equilibrating cyclo-oxo tautomers.

Related Species

  • Bartramia halleriana (Haller's Apple-Moss or Haller's Bartramia Moss): A species of moss in the Bartramiaceae family, considered threatened in some regions.
  • Bartramia ithyphylla (Straight-leaved apple-moss): Another species in the Bartramia genus.
  • Bartramia stricta (Rigid Apple Moss): A small, brownish-green moss.
  • Bartramia subulata: Another species of bartramia moss.

Further Information

  • USDA Agricultural Research Service (source of images).
  • Encyclopedia of Life.
  • Project Noah (tool for exploring and documenting wildlife).
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System