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Leiberg's brachythecium moss

Scientific Name: Brachythecium leibergii

Family: Brachytheciaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Brachythecium leibergii

Also known as Leiberg's brachythecium moss or Leiberg's Ragged Moss, Brachythecium leibergii is a species of moss.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Brachythecium leibergii Grout
  • Common Names: Leiberg's brachythecium moss, Leiberg's Ragged Moss
  • Family: Brachytheciaceae
  • Kingdom: (Implied) Plant
  • Group: Moss
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Brachytheciastrum leibergii (Grout) Ignatov & Huttunen, Chamberlainia leibergii (Grout) Robins.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Canada.
  • Observed in locations such as the Traille River Basin in Idaho, U.S.A., and White Bay, Newfoundland.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Nonvascular plant.

Additional Information

  • Symbol: BRLE9
  • Herbarium Placement: Lehmann, upper, cases

Further Information

  • Taxonomic information available from the British Database of World Flora and Fauna.
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Moss TROPICOS Database
  • Montana Natural Heritage Program
  • USDA distributional map
  • Biolib.cz (ID: 197222)
  • Vegbank.org