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Hall's bruchia moss
Scientific Name: Bruchia hallii
Family: Bruchiaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Hall's Bruchia Moss (Bruchia hallii)
Hall's Bruchia Moss, scientifically known as Bruchia hallii, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- As a moss, it may be found in damp environments, which can also harbor other organisms.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bruchia hallii Austin
- Common Name: Hall's bruchia moss
- Rank: Species
- Family: Bruchiaceae
- Synonyms: Bolander's Candlemoss (English vernacular)
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- The short leaves and short seta are good field characters for Bruchia hallii, but the spores must be examined for proper identification.
Related Species
- Other species in the Bruchia genus include:
- Bruchia brevifolia Sull.
- Bruchia drummondii (Drummond's bruchia moss)
- Bruchia bolanderi (Bolander's bruchia moss)
- Bruchia fusca E. Britton
- Bruchia ravenelii Wilson
- Bruchia flexuosa (Schwgr.) Mll. Hal.
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- Drone-Application-Server database
- Wikispecies
- Garden Guides