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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.