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dry calcareous bryum moss
Scientific Name: Bryum caespiticium
Family: Bryaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Bryum caespiticium
Also known as dry calcareous bryum moss, Bryum caespiticium is a common moss species belonging to the Bryaceae family.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Mosses can sometimes grow in locations treated with fertilizers or other chemicals. Consider this in areas that are regularly accessed by children or pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bryum caespiticium Hedw.
- Common Name: Dry calcareous bryum moss
- Family: Bryaceae
- Synonym: Bryum submuticum Philib.
Distribution and Habitat
- This moss is found in various locations, including Garrett Co., Maryland.
- It is associated with calcareous (chalky) environments, including calcareous cliffs and soils.
- It also grows on dry sandy soil and rock.
- Specific habitats include fens, wet calcareous soil, dune slacks and areas of fluctuating water table.
Morphological Characteristics
- Bryum caespiticium is a nonvascular plant (a moss).
- Some species have leaves that are strongly twisted when dry.
Quirky Facts
- In Iceland, the Icelandic term for the plant, according to the Grasafriorasafn, is "Skgahnokki".
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It can form an extensive cover with lichens.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database (Taxonomic Serial No.: 15974)
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Wikimedia Commons