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Braunia Moss

This page provides information about Braunia secunda, commonly known as Braunia Moss.

Considerations for Pets

• The provided text mentions "stems symmetrically foliate." While this doesn't directly indicate toxicity, the presence of stems and foliage may present a chewing hazard for some pets.

Considerations for Children

• The provided text mentions "stems symmetrically foliate." While this doesn't directly indicate toxicity, the presence of stems and foliage may present a chewing hazard for some children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Braunia secunda (Hook.) Schimp.
• Common Name: Braunia Moss
• Family: Hedwigiaceae
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Phylum: Bryophyta
• Synonyms: Hedwigidium (synonymised with Braunia).
• Full Name: Braunia Bruch &amp W.P. Schimper in Bruch, W.P. Schimper &amp Gmbel, 1846.

Distribution and Habitat

• The text suggests Braunia secunda is found in Arizona and Baja California, indicating a potential presence in North America.
• It also mentions its presence in South Africa, China, and other locations, suggesting a broad distribution.

Morphological Characteristics

• The text mentions "stems symmetrically foliate."
• Plants can be 2-3 pinnate, each year forming a flattened frond, the fronds arranged in a stair-step pattern.

Ecological Role

• Braunia secunda is a pantropical moss

Interactions with other organisms

• Mentions of Braunia squarrulosa being from Mexico and displaying gametophyte and sporophyte phases.

Resources and Further Information

• Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)
• Tropicos
• Andean Bryo
• Bolivia Bryophytes
• Cent. Amer. Moss
• China Moss
• Madidi Checklist
• Moss Flora of North America (Grout, A. J., 1933-1940)
• Linnaea (C. Mller, 1879)
• Moss Flora of Mexico. H., Eckel, P.M. 1994.
• Smith, A.J.E. 2004: The Moss Flora of Britain and Ireland.