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Fringed Candle Snuffer Moss

Encalypta ciliata Hedw.
Fringed Candle Snuffer Moss
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Encalypta ciliata, known as Fringed Candle Snuffer Moss, is a species of moss in the family Encalyptaceae. It was first described in 1801 by the author Hedw. This moss is found in several regions including Labrador, Québec, TW, SE, Vermont-US, Meta, NO, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Description

Encalypta ciliata is a member of the genus Encalypta and belongs to the family Encalyptaceae. It is distributed across various geographical locations such as Labrador, Québec, TW, SE, Vermont-US, Meta, NO, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The species was first published in 1801 under the authorship of Hedw. Commonly referred to as Fringed Candle Snuffer Moss, it is recognized by its distinct morphological characteristics typical of the Encalypta genus.

Other common names

fringed extinguisher mossFringed Candle Snuffer MossFringed Extinguisher-Moss

Distribution

Labrador · Québec · TW · SE · Vermont-US · Meta · NO · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Synonyms

Bryum ciliareEncalypta alaskanaEncalypta austrociliataEncalypta brevisetaEncalypta ciliata var. erythrodontaEncalypta ciliata var. gymnostomaEncalypta ciliata var. microstomaEncalypta clausaEncalypta coarctataEncalypta erythrodontaEncalypta laciniataEncalypta leiothecaEncalypta mexicanaEncalypta scabrataEncalypta serbicaEncalypta fimbriataLeersia borealisLeersia laciniataBryum extinctorium var. ciliatumEncalypta breviseta var. mediosetaEncalypta ciliata var. concolorEncalypta ciliata f. piliferaEncalypta ciliata f. subciliataLeersia laciniata var. groenlandicaEncalypta ciliata var. piliferaEncalypta ciliata var. subciliataLeersia ciliataLeersia fimbriataEncalypta ciliata f. erythrodonta

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