Common Tamarisk-Moss
Thuidium tamariscinum (Hedw.) Schimp.
Thuidium tamariscinum is a moss species in the family Thuidiaceae. It is commonly known as Common Tamarisk-Moss and has a widespread distribution across various regions including the Azores, parts of Europe, and North America.
Description
Thuidium tamariscinum (Hedw.) Schimp. is a moss species found in diverse locations such as the Azores, including islands like Corvo, Faial, and São Miguel, as well as regions in Europe and North America. It is part of the Thuidiaceae family and was first described in 1852. This species is known for its broad geographic range, reflecting an almost cosmopolitan distribution.
Other common names
Common Tamarisk-MossTamarisk Thuidium Moss
Distribution
BR · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Flanders · SE · NO · DK · CA · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg · Vermont-US · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region
Synonyms
Thuidium mascarenicumHypnum mascarenicumHypnum tamariscinumThuidium tamariscifoliumHypnum parietinumLeskea tamariscinaThuidium tamariscifolium f. bipinnatumThuidium tamariscinum var. subfluitansHypnum tamariscinum var. supradecompositumThuidium tamariscifolium var. bipinnatum