Bank Haircap
Polytrichum formosum Hedw.
Polytrichum formosum, commonly known as Bank Haircap, is a species of moss in the family Polytrichaceae. It was first described in 1801 by Hedw. This moss is distributed across several regions including SE, Vermont-US, NO, DK, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Belgium, and its subdivisions such as Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, and Walloon Region.
Description
Polytrichum formosum is a member of the genus Polytrichum, which is part of the Polytrichaceae family. The species is native to a range that includes parts of the United States and Europe. It is known by the common name Bank Haircap in English. The moss is typically found in habitats that support its growth, often in moist or shaded environments. Its distribution spans from the eastern United States to various regions in Europe, including Belgium and Luxembourg. The species was first published in 1801 and has since been documented in multiple geographic locations.
Other common names
Bank Haircap MossBank Haircap
Distribution
SE · Vermont-US · NO · DK · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region
Synonyms
Pogonatum formosumPolytrichum attenuatumPolytrichum attenuatum var. brachycaulePolytrichum attenuatum var. caucasicumPolytrichum attenuatum var. superbumPolytrichum brachycaulePolytrichum conorhynchumPolytrichum coronatumPolytrichum formosum var. brachycaulePolytrichum formosum var. caucasicumPolytrichum formosum var. superbumPolytrichum intersedensPolytrichum subattenuatumPolytrichum superbumPolytrichastrum formosumPolytrichastrum formosum var. intersedensPolytrichastrum formosum var. formosumPolytrichum dasyphyllumPolytrichum formosum var. formosumPolytrichum attenuatum var. brachycarpumPolytrichum attenuatum f. conicumPolytrichum attenuatum var. longifoliumPolytrichum attenuatum f. pumilumPolytrichum commune var. attenuatumPolytrichum formosum var. brevisetumPolytrichum formosum var. fascicularePolytrichum formosum var. intersedensPolytrichum formosum var. minusPolytrichum formosum var. quadrangularePolytrichum attenuatum f. subcrenulatum