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Stirton's bryum moss

Scientific Name: Bryum stirtonii

Family: Bryaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Bryum stirtonii

Also known as Stirton's Bryum Moss or Stirton's Thread-moss, Bryum stirtonii is a moss belonging to the genus Bryum.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bryum stirtonii Schimp.
  • Common Names: Stirton's Bryum Moss, Stirton's Thread-moss
  • Family: Bryaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Taxon Version Key: NBNSYS0000036604
  • Synonyms: Zygodon viridissimus var. stirtonii (Stirton's Yoke-moss). Note that some instances of "Stirton" found in the text are related to the person James Stirton, and not directly as a synonym for this specific moss species.

Distribution and Habitat

This moss has been recorded in various locations, including Europe and North America, as well as mentions in bryophyte lists from Quebec and Tasmania. It has been found on walls and rocks.

Morphological Characteristics

Bryum stirtonii is a nonvascular plant (a moss). One source describes "Bryum spcciosum (Stirton)" as a striking moss with dingy curling leaves that are strongly decurrent.

Interesting Associations

  • Related to other mosses such as Bryum arcticum (Arctic Bryum Moss) and Bryum argenteum (Silvergreen Bryum Moss).
  • Mentioned in connection with Zygodon viridissimus var. stirtonii, also known as Stirton's Yoke-moss.

Further Information

  • Bryoquel: Liste des bryophytes présentes au Québec-Labrador
  • Drone-Application-Server database publication for Bryum stirtonii biodroid.Taxa. 576602