Large White-Moss
Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr.
Leucobryum glaucum is a moss species in the family Leucobryaceae, known as Large White-Moss. It is distributed across regions in eastern North America and Europe, including Labrador, Québec, various Atlantic islands, and parts of Belgium and Luxembourg. The species was first described in 1845. It is found in temperate forests of the Northern Hemisphere and is known for its ability to absorb metal ions. Reproduction occurs through apical growth, fragmentation, and oogamy, a sexual reproduction method requiring moist conditions for sperm movement.
Description
Leucobryum glaucum is a species of moss in the genus Leucobryum, part of the family Leucobryaceae. It is widely distributed across eastern North America and Europe, inhabiting temperate forests. The moss is capable of absorbing metal ions, which may influence its ecological role. Reproduction occurs via apical growth, fragmentation, and oogamy, a form of sexual reproduction that depends on water for sperm transport. The species is found in a range of regions, including Labrador, Québec, several Atlantic islands, and parts of Belgium and Luxembourg. It was first published in 1845.
Other common names
Large White-MossPincushion MossWhite Pincushion Mossleucobryum moss
Distribution
Labrador · Québec · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Pico Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Flanders · SE · Vermont-US · NO · DK · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region
Synonyms
Dicranodon glaucumDicranum glaucumWeissia glaucaBryum glaucumGlaucodipsis frigidaMnium glaucumOncophorus glaucusLeucobryum vulgareLeucobryum glaucum f. gracileLeucobryum glaucum f. orthophyllumLeucobryum glaucum f. subfalcatumLeucobryum glaucum var. subsecundumLeucobryum glaucum var. orthophyllumLeucobryum glaucum var. subfalcatum