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Greenland brachythecium moss

Scientific Name: Brachythecium groenlandicum

Family: Brachytheciaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Greenland Brachythecium Moss

Discover the fascinating world of Greenland Brachythecium Moss (Brachythecium groenlandicum), a nonvascular plant found in various locations. This page provides an overview of its classification, distribution, and other interesting facts.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Brachythecium groenlandicum (C.E.O. Jensen) Schljak.
  • Common Name: Greenland Brachythecium Moss
  • Family: Brachytheciaceae
  • Genus: Brachythecium Schimp. in B.S.G.
  • Taxon: Species

Synonyms

  • Hypnum salebrosum (Hoffm. ex F. Weber & D. Mohr) Schimp.
  • Sciuro-hypnum glaciale (Schimp. in B.S.G.) Ignatov & Huttunen (Synonym of Brachythecium glaciale)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in the USA, Canada, and Greenland.
  • Also reported in areas such as Alaska, Labrador, and Newfoundland.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Nonvascular plant (moss).

Further Resources

  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Explore what EOL knows about Brachythecium coruscum.
  • Wikispecies: Information on Brachythecium groenlandicum can be found on Wikispecies.
  • Tropicos & IPCN: Information relating to *Brachythecium albicans*.