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streamside bryum moss

Scientific Name: Bryum riparium

Family: Bryaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Streamside Bryum Moss (Bryum riparium)

Explore the fascinating world of Bryum riparium, commonly known as streamside bryum moss. This nonvascular plant belongs to the Bryaceae family and is often found in moist environments.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • Bryum riparium is a moss and as such, commonly grows in outdoor and stream-side settings. Small parts may be dislodged or become loose from larger clumps of moss.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bryum riparium I. Hagen
  • Common Name: Streamside Bryum Moss
  • Family: Bryaceae
  • Group: Moss
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted
  • Synonyms: Bryum riparium Hag.
  • Related ITIS Name: Bryum
  • Symbol: BRRI6

Distribution and Habitat

  • Bryum riparium is typically found near streams and areas with high moisture content.
  • Material likely to be this species has been noted in similar stream-side gravelly areas.
  • It is suggested that it may be used to partial submersion as water levels were low in it's habitat.
  • Observed growing in Breconshire.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Bryum riparium is a nonvascular plant.
  • Grows in tufts or patches, with stems.

Additional Species in the Genus Bryum

  • Bryum aeneum
  • Bryum algovicum
  • Bryum rubens
  • Bryum amblyodon
  • Bryum argenteum (Silvergreen Bryum Moss)
  • Bryum archangelicum (archangel bryum moss)
  • Bryum arcticum (arctic bryum moss)
  • Bryum caespiticium (dry calcareous bryum moss)
  • Bryum capillare (Capillary Thread-moss)
  • Bryum coronatum
  • Bryum miniatum (Glossy Red Bryum Moss)
  • Bryum roellii
  • Bryum schleicheri (Schleicher's bryum moss)
  • Bryum sp.
  • Bryum pseudotriquetrum (thread moss)
  • Bryum alpinum (alpine bryum moss)
  • Bryum microchaeton

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Bryum argenteum, a moss that easily loses its tips as dispersal units.
  • From time to time streamside erosion will break bryophyte colonies.

Further Resources

  • USDA, NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Montana Natural Heritage Program
  • Drone-Application-Server database publication for Bryum riparium biodroid
  • Woods' Flora
  • Anderson, L. E. (1987) Abstract: Bryum riparium Hagen, new to North America: Amer. J. Bot.
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)