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fine-leaved erect-capsule moss

Orthothecium intricatum (Hartm.) Schimp.
fine-leaved erect-capsule moss
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Orthothecium intricatum, commonly known as fine-leaved erect-capsule moss, is a species in the family Plagiotheciaceae. It was first described in 1851 by Schimp. and is distributed in regions including Labrador, Québec, SE, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Description

Orthothecium intricatum is a moss species belonging to the genus Orthothecium. It is characterized by its fine leaves and upright capsules. This species is found in specific regions such as Labrador, Québec, the southeastern United States, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The species was formally published in 1851 by Schimp., with the original description attributed to Hartm.

Other common names

fine-leaved erect-capsule mossFine-leaved Leskeaintricate orthothecium moss

Distribution

Labrador · Québec · SE · NO · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Synonyms

Hypnum irroratumHypnum scitulumIsothecium intricatumLeskea intricataLeskea intricata var. alpinaPylaisia bolleiPylaisia sericeaOrthothecium bolleiOrthothecium intricatum var. alpinumStereodon subrufusHolmgrenia intricataHolmgrenia irrorataLeskea subrufaRhynchostegium scitulumPylaisia subrufaOrthothecium irroratumPylaisia intricataLeskea polycarpa var. sericeolaStereodon subrufus var. sericeusHypnum cupressiforme var. sericeolumOrthothecium intricatum var. abbreviatumOrthothecium intricatum f. laxireteOrthothecium intricatum f. sericeumOrthothecium intricatum f. subsulcatumOrthothecium intricatum f. alpinumOrthothecium intricatum var. laxireteOrthothecium intricatum var. sericeumOrthothecium intricatum var. subsulcatum

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