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bryhnia moss

Scientific Name: Bryhnia

Family: Brachytheciaceae

Category: Moss

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Bryhnia Moss

Bryhnia, commonly known as Bryhnia moss, is a genus of mosses. Several species within this genus are of interest, including Hulten's Bryhnia Moss (Bryhnia hultenii), New England Bryhnia Moss (Bryhnia novae-angliae), and Bryhnia graminicolor. This page provides information about these mosses.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Bryhnia Kaur
  • Family: Brachytheciaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Class: Bryopsida
  • Species Examples:
    • Bryhnia hultenii Bartr. in Grout (Hulten's Bryhnia Moss)
    • Bryhnia novae-angliae (Sull. & Lesq.) Grout (New England Bryhnia Moss)
      • Synonym: Brachythecium novae-angliae
    • Bryhnia graminicolor (Brid.) Grout (Bryhnia Moss)
      • Synonym: Bryhnia graminicolor var. holzingeri (Ren. & Card.) Grout

Considerations for Pets

  • Some Bryhnia graminicolor moss species have a sharp spine on the end of the single plant.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Bryhnia mosses are found in various regions, including North America, China, and Japan.
  • Bryhnia novae-angliae has been documented in Norway.
  • Bryhnia graminicolor can be found on moist forest floors.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Bryhnia graminicolor grows in yellowish-green mats of irregularly branched plants.
  • Bryhnia hultenii forms medium-sized, moderately loose to dense tufts, and can be light green or yellowish.

Ecology

  • Bryhnia hultenii is a red-listed taxon in British Columbia, Canada, indicating its conservation status.

Genetics and Phylogeny

  • The circumscription of the Bryhnia genus is undergoing re-evaluation using DNA markers.
  • Phylogenetic analysis is being used to study the relationship between Bryhnia and closely related genera.

Quirky Facts

  • Bryhnia graminicolor, a grass-colored moss, is sometimes referred to as "grass-colored moss."

Resources and Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life: Provides information on Bryhnia hultenii and Bryhnia graminicolor.
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Provides taxonomic information.
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Contains information on the genus Bryhnia.
  • Tropicos: Offers botanical information.
  • iNaturalist: Provides information on Bryhnia novae-angliae.