discelium moss
Discelium nudum (Dicks.) Brid.
Discelium nudum, known as discelium moss, is the sole species in the genus Discelium of the family Disceliaceae. It is a moss species found in cool and temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with a distribution that includes Labrador, Québec, SE, NO, DK, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The species was first described in 1826.
Description
Discelium nudum is a moss species belonging to the family Disceliaceae. It is the only species in the genus Discelium and is commonly referred to as discelium moss. This species is found in various regions across the Northern Hemisphere, including Labrador, Québec, SE, NO, DK, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. While it is considered rare, its distribution is broad, spanning cool and temperate climates. The scientific name was published in 1826.
Other common names
naked flag mossFlag-mossdiscelium moss
Distribution
Labrador · Québec · SE · NO · DK · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Synonyms
Weissia incarnataWeissia nudaGrimmia nudaBryum nudumCoscinodon nudusDiscelium incarnatumWeissia roseaDiscelium nudum var. vondracekii