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acute brachythecium moss
Scientific Name: Brachythecium acutum
Family: Brachytheciaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
Duration:
Other Names:
Brachythecium acutum: Acute Brachythecium Moss
Brachythecium acutum, commonly known as Acute Brachythecium Moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions leaves having an acute tip, which could potentially pose a minor physical irritant if handled, especially by pets with sensitive paws or mouths.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions leaves having an acute tip, which could potentially pose a minor physical irritant if handled, especially by young children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brachythecium acutum (Mitt.) Sull.
- Common Name: Acute Brachythecium Moss
- Family: Brachytheciaceae (Brachythecium moss family)
- Genus: Brachythecium Schimp.
- Synonyms:
- Rhynchostegium revelstokense (Kindb.) Kindb.
- Brachythecium albicans (Hedw.) Schimp.
Morphological Characteristics
- Leaves can be acute to bluntly acute, and sometimes narrow distinctly to an acute tip.
- Leaves are often lengthwise folded and can be broadly or narrowly acutely pointed.
Habitat
- Brachythecium salebrosum, another species in the genus, is found on shaded soil, stones, and bases of trees.
- Brachythecium frigidum is emergent from the edge of streams.
Additional Information
- Symbol: BRAC4
- Nonvascular plant (moss or algae)
- Leaves are golden brown.
Further Resources
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Moss Flora of the Pacific Northwest
- UC Berkeley California Moss eFlora