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Canary bryum moss
Scientific Name: Bryum canariense
Family: Bryaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Bryum canariense: Canary Bryum Moss
Bryum canariense, commonly known as Canary Bryum Moss or Canary Thread-moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bryum canariense Brid.
- Family: Bryaceae
- Order: Bryales
- Rank: Species
- Taxonomic Serial No.: 547619
- Synonyms: Bryum provinciale (implied, based on Dutch and Latin name equivalence)
- Name Form: Well-
Distribution and Habitat
- Bryum canariense is found in various locations including the Canary Islands, Spain, and Italy.
- It has been observed growing on calcium-rich northern dune slopes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bryum canariense is a nonvascular plant (moss).
Resources and Further Information
- USDA, NRCS. 2009. Distributional map available.
- Encyclopedia of Life
- British Bryological Society Checklist of British and Irish Bryophytes
- NBNSYS0000036607