Juicy Silk-Moss
Plagiothecium succulentum (Wilson) Lindb.
Plagiothecium succulentum, known as Juicy Silk-Moss, is a moss species in the family Plagiotheciaceae. It was first described in 1865 by Lindb., with the original authorship attributed to Wilson. This species is found across a range of locations, including several islands in the Atlantic such as Corvo Island, Graciosa Island, São Jorge Island, Terceira Island, and Madeira Island, as well as in regions of Europe and North America like SE, Vermont-US, NO, DK, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Flemish Region.
Description
Plagiothecium succulentum is a member of the genus Plagiothecium and is characterized by its distribution across diverse geographical areas. It is present on several islands in the Atlantic Ocean, including the Azores and Madeira, as well as in parts of Europe and the United States. The species was formally published in 1865 and has since been documented in regions such as the Flemish Region, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, and Vermont in the U.S. Its presence in these areas reflects its adaptability to various environmental conditions.
Other common names
Juicy Silk-Moss
Distribution
Corvo Island · Graciosa Island · São Jorge Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · SE · Vermont-US · NO · DK · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg · Belgium · Flemish Region
Synonyms
Plagiothecium succulentum var. tenellumPlagiothecium succulentum f. tenellumHypnum denticulatum var. succulentumPlagiothecium denticulatum var. succulentumPlagiothecium sylvaticum subsp. succulentumPlagiothecium sylvaticum subsp. succulentumPlagiothecium succulentum f. flagellaceumPlagiothecium succulentum f. lignicolaPlagiothecium succulentum subf. propaguliferumPlagiothecium succulentum subf. propaguliferumPlagiothecium succulentum subf. gemmicladumPlagiothecium succulentum subf. moravicum