Dawsonia beccarii

Dawsonia beccarii is a member of the genus Dawsonia, which belongs to the family Polytrichaceae. This moss species was formally published in 1896 by the authors Broth. & Geh. It is part of a group of mosses commonly known for their upright, leafy growth forms and is found in specific ecological habitats. The species is named in honor of Odoardo Beccari, an Italian botanist known for his work in tropical botany.