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brothera moss
Scientific Name: Brothera
Family: Dicranaceae
Category: Moss
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Brothera Moss (Brothera leana)
Brothera leana, commonly known as Brothera Moss, is a species of moss belonging to the Dicranaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brothera leana (Sull.) Mll. Hal.
- Synonyms: Campylopus Brothera leana
- Family: Dicranaceae
- Taxonomic Serial No.: 16837
Distribution and Habitat
- Brothera leana is found in North America.
- Specifically, it has been identified in New Mexico, marking a significant range extension.
- It also grows at Jackson County, Ohio.
- It typically grows at middle elevations in Ponderosa forests and on moist, shady sandstone cliffs.
Morphological Characteristics
- This acrocarpous moss is identified by clusters of brood leaves present in the comal tufts.
Ecology
- Brothera leana is described as an uncommon moss.
Further Information
- For more information, consult Tropicos and MossWorld Flora.