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Carolina campylopus moss
Scientific Name: Campylopus carolinae
Family: Dicranaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Carolina Campylopus Moss (Campylopus carolinae)
Campylopus carolinae, commonly known as Carolina Campylopus Moss, is a species of moss belonging to the genus Campylopus.
Considerations for Pets
- As a moss, Campylopus carolinae may form dark green or almost black patches. When dry, these patches can look hoary.
Considerations for Children
- As a moss, Campylopus carolinae may form dark green or almost black patches. When dry, these patches can look hoary.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Campylopus carolinae Grout
- Common Name: Carolina Campylopus Moss
- Family: Dicranaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Campylopus delicatulus var. carolinae (Grout) Thr.
- Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 16779 (Integrated Taxonomic Information System - ITIS)
Distribution and Habitat
- Campylopus carolinae is found in North America, particularly in North Carolina.
- It grows in similar sandy soils of longleaf pine and scrub oak sandhills.
- The genus Campylopus is assumed to be of Gondwanan origin.
Morphological Characteristics
- Stems may grow to 5 cm long.
- Forms dark green or almost black patches that look hoary when dry.
Ecological Role
- Campylopus introflexus, another species within the same genus, is noted as an invasive moss that can endanger natural vegetation. While this information refers to *Campylopus introflexus*, awareness of invasive potential within the genus may be useful.
Further Information
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Records for Campylopus carolinae.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): www.itis.gov (Search for TSN 16779).
- Mosses of North Carolina: Publication available at http://www.biology.duke.edu/~bryology/NC-Checklist.html.