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campylopus moss
Scientific Name: Campylopus flexuosus
Family: Dicranaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Campylopus introflexus
Also known as Heath Star-moss, Campylopus introflexus is a species of moss.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant forms dark green or almost black patches that look hoary when dry, potentially attracting the interest of pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Campylopus introflexus (Hedw.) Brid.
- Family: Dicranaceae
- Order: Dicranales
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Common Name: Heath star moss
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the southern hemisphere, specifically southern South America.
- It has become an alien invasive species in regions such as Europe, North America, Lithuania, Denmark (coastal dune systems), and Poland.
- Found on acidic and nutrient-poor sandy soils with sparse vegetation.
- Also found in high-temperature geothermal areas, such as in south-western Iceland.
Ecological Role
- Campylopus introflexus is an invasive moss that can endanger natural vegetation.
- It's adapted to acidic and nutrient-poor sandy soils, potentially outcompeting native species in those environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- Forms dark green or almost black patches that look hoary when dry.
- Stems may grow up to 5 cm long.
Quirky Facts
- The rapid spread of Campylopus introflexus within newly colonized continents like Europe (since 1941) and North America (since 1975) is notable.