California antitrichia moss
Antitrichia californica Sull. ex Lesq.
Antitrichia californica is a species of moss in the family Antitrichiaceae. It was first described in 1863 by Sull. ex Lesq. and is commonly known as California antitrichia moss. This species is part of the genus Antitrichia.
Description
Antitrichia californica is a bryophyte belonging to the family Antitrichiaceae. It is native to California and is characterized by its small, acrocarpous growth form. The species was scientifically described in 1863 by Sull. ex Lesq. and is recognized by its distinct morphological features. It is commonly referred to as California antitrichia moss in English. This moss is part of the genus Antitrichia, which includes other similar species found in various habitats. Its ecological role and distribution are primarily within the regions where the genus is known to occur.
Other common names
California antitrichia moss
Synonyms
Cryphaea californicaMacouniella californicaAntitrichia breidlerianaAntitrichia curtipendula var. hispanicaAntitrichia hispanicaAntitrichia tenellaAntitrichia curtipendula var. californicaAntitrichia californica var. ambiguaNeckera curtipendula var. hispanica
