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bryoxiphium moss
Scientific Name: Bryoxiphium
Family: Bryoxiphiaceae
Category: Moss
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Norway Bryoxiphium Moss (Bryoxiphium norvegicum)
Bryoxiphium norvegicum, commonly known as Norway bryoxiphium moss or sword moss, is a unique and intriguing moss species. It's the only member of its family, Bryoxiphiaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bryoxiphium norvegicum (Brid.) Mitt.
- Synonyms: Phyllogonium norvegicum
- Family: Bryoxiphiaceae
- Genus: Bryoxiphium Mitt.
Distribution and Habitat
- Bryoxiphium is native to North America, East Asia, and certain islands.
- In western North America, it's rarely found on siliceous rocks.
- In Alabama, it's restricted to sheltered sandstone rocks in the Cumberland Plateau.
- It's also found in a few very sheltered ravines on moist sandstone in southeastern Ohio.
- Specific locations include Deep Woods Preserve, Hocking County, Ohio and California.
Quirky Facts
- The Icelandic common name for Bryoxiphium norvegicum is "svermosi."
- The name "sword moss" hints at the shape of the moss.
Ecological Role
- Bryoxiphium exhibits a discontinuous distribution.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life: Provides articles and information about Bryoxiphium norvegicum.
- Flora of North America: Contains information from Ronald A. Pursell.
- NatureServe: Provides conservation information, accessible at http://www.natureserve.org/explorer.
- eFloras.org: Provides more information; see: www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=2
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Genus in GBIF, offering broader taxonomic information.