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bryhnia moss

Scientific Name: Bryhnia graminicolor

Family: Brachytheciaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Bryhnia Moss: A Comprehensive Overview

Bryhnia is a genus of mosses belonging to the family Brachytheciaceae. Several species within this genus are of interest, each with its own unique characteristics and distribution.

Considerations for Pets

  • Bryhnia graminicolor grows in yellowish-green mats, which may be appealing to some pets.
  • There is a sharp spine on the end of the single leaf of Bryhnia graminicolor.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Genus: Bryhnia Kaur
  • Common Name: Bryhnia Moss
  • Species: Examples include Bryhnia hultenii (Hulten's Bryhnia Moss), Bryhnia novae-angliae (New England Bryhnia Moss), and Bryhnia graminicolor.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Brachytheciaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Bryophyta
  • Class: Bryopsida
  • Synonyms:
    • For Bryhnia novae-angliae: Brachythecium novae-angliae
    • Synonyms for Eurhynchium oreganum include: Bryhnia oregana, Kindbergia oregana, Stokesiella oregana
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN):
    • Bryhnia hultenii: 547597
    • Bryhnia novae-angliae: 16274

Distribution and Habitat

  • Bryhnia mosses are found in various regions, including North America (US Lower 48), China, Japan, and Norway.
  • Bryhnia graminicolor is a small, inconspicuous moss found on moist forest floors.
  • Bryhnia novae-angliae was found in collections from Kostroma.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Bryhnia hultenii grows in moderately loose to dense tufts, light green or yellowish.
  • Bryhnia graminicolor grows in yellowish-green mats of irregularly branched plants.

Ecological Role

  • Bryhnia hultenii is a red-listed taxon in British Columbia, indicating its conservation status is of concern in that region.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Bryhnia graminicolor is a grass-colored moss.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database: Provides information on Bryhnia species.
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Offers details on Bryhnia graminicolor and Bryhnia novae-angliae.
  • Tropicos: Botanical database with information on Bryhnia.
  • GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Provides taxonomic information on the genus Bryhnia.
  • iNaturalist: Contains information on Bryhnia novae-angliae.