andreaea moss
Andreaea nivalis Hook.
Andreaea nivalis, known as andreaea moss or snow rock-moss, is a species of moss in the Andreaeaceae family. It is found in Labrador, Québec, and extends to regions such as Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Greenland, Spain, Japan, Russia, and Poland. This moss is black and reddish in color, dioicous, and typically grows on wet, acidic rocks. It is listed as near-threatened on the IUCN Red List due to threats such as droughts and global warming.
Description
Andreaea nivalis was first described in 1811 by Hook. It is part of the Andreaeaceae family and belongs to the genus Andreaea. The species is commonly referred to as andreaea moss or snow rock-moss in English. It is distributed across Labrador, Québec, and other regions in North America, Europe, and Asia. The moss thrives in moist, acidic rock environments and is sensitive to environmental changes. Its conservation status reflects concerns over habitat degradation due to climate-related factors.
Other common names
snow rock mossSnow Rock-mossandreaea moss
Distribution
Labrador · Québec · SE · NO
Synonyms
Andreaea baileyiAndreaea macouniiAndreaea nivalis var. baileyiAndreaea nivalis var. fuscescensCarestiaea nivalisAndreaea nivalis f. greschikiiAndreaea nivalis f. mucronataAndreaea nivalis var. zetterstedtiiAndreaea nivalis f. fuscescensAndreaea nivalis var. greschikiiAndreaea nivalis var. mucronata