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arctic star campylium moss
Scientific Name: Campylium stellatum var. arcticum
Family: Amblystegiaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Campylium stellatum var. arcticum: Arctic Star Campylium Moss
The Arctic Star Campylium Moss, scientifically known as Campylium stellatum var. arcticum, is a fascinating nonvascular plant. This content provides a summary of its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting aspects.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Campylium stellatum (Hedw.) C.E.O. Jensen var. arcticum (R.S. Williams) Sav.- Ljub.
- Common Name: Arctic Star Campylium Moss
- Family: Amblystegiaceae
- Genus: Campylium (Sull.) Mitt.
- Synonyms/Alternative Scientific Names:
- Campylium arcticum (Williams) Broth.
- Campylium stellatum var. arcticum (Williams) Sav.-Ljub.
- Campylium stellatum var. arcticum (R.S. Williams) L.I. Savicz.
Distribution and Habitat
- This moss is found in Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine regions.
- Specifically mentioned locations include North America north of Mexico, Britain and Ireland, and Alaska (Toolik Lake Vegetation Plots).
- It thrives in mineral-rich wetlands that are mostly permanently wet or moist.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a nonvascular plant.
- Shoots of Campylium stellatum often resemble small stars when viewed from above in the field.
Ecological Role
- Found in peatlands and bogs.
Quirky Facts
- When seen from above in the field, shoots of Campylium stellatum often look like small stars.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Moss Flora of North America
- VegBank Plots