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brachydontium moss
Scientific Name: Brachydontium
Family: Seligeriaceae
Category: Moss
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Trichostomum brachydontium: Variable Crisp-moss
Trichostomum brachydontium, commonly known as Variable Crisp-moss, is a widespread moss species with notable variability.
Considerations for Pets
- This moss forms tufts or patches that can grow on walls and stony ground.
Considerations for Children
- This moss forms tufts or patches that can grow on walls and stony ground.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Trichostomum brachydontium Bruch
- Family: Pottiaceae
- Genus: Trichostomum Bruch
- Synonyms:
- Didymodon brachydontius (Bruch in F. A. Mll.)
- Alternative Names:
- Brachydontium Frnrohr
Common Names
- Variable Crisp-moss
- Trichostomum moss
Distribution and Habitat
- Trichostomum brachydontium is widespread.
- It is the most frequently collected moss in South Africa.
- It has also been found in Lake County, California.
- It can be found on wall-tops or on stony ground.
- It is found in the UK.
Morphological Characteristics
- Forms yellow-green to dark green patches or tufts.
- Typically grows to 1-4 cm tall.
- Plants very small, yellowish green or brownish green, gregarious or in loose tufts.
- Stems erect.
Associations
- Frequently found alongside Weissia controversa var. controversa and Amblystegium serpens.
Related Species
- Brachydontium trichodes: Also known as brachydontium moss, in the family Seligeriaceae.
- Brachydontium olympicum: Olympic Brachydontium Moss, also in the family Seligeriaceae.
- Brachydontium intermedium: Bogong Bristle-leaf Moss.
Further Information
- MOST: Moss TROPICOS Database in the Catalogue of Life
- Moss Flora of China Home
- Encyclopedia of Life
- ITIS Database