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lescuraea moss

Lescuraea saxicola (Schimp.) Molendo
lescuraea moss
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Lescuraea saxicola is a species of moss in the family Pseudoleskeaceae. It is commonly known as lescuraea moss and is found in regions including Labrador, Québec, TW, SE, NO, and Vermont-US. The scientific name was first published in 1865.

Description

Lescuraea saxicola (Schimp.) Molendo is a member of the genus Lescuraea within the Pseudoleskeaceae family. This moss species is distributed across several regions in North America, including Labrador, Québec, TW, SE, NO, and Vermont in the United States. The name was published in 1865 and has since been recognized as a distinct species within the bryophyte flora.

Other common names

rock feather mossRock Feather-mosslescuraea moss

Distribution

Labrador · Québec · TW · SE · NO · Vermont-US

Synonyms

Brachythecium perrevolutumIshibaea julaceaLescuraea decipiensLescuraea frigidaLescuraea iliamnianaLescuraea insignisLescuraea julaceaLescuraea mutabilis var. saxicolaLescuraea substriataPseudoleskea decipiensPseudoleskea frigidaPseudoleskea substriataPtychodium decipiensPseudoleskea iliamnianaPseudoleskea saxicolaPseudoleskea julaceaLesquereuxia decipiensLesquereuxia saxicolaLesquereuxia striata var. saxicolaLesquereuxia substriataLescuraea striata var. saxicolaPseudoleskea striata var. saxicolaIsothecium striatum var. saxicolaAnomodon striatus var. saxicolaLesquereuxia saxicola f. spectabilisLesquereuxia saxicola f. tenuisLescuraea frigida subsp. substriataLescuraea mutabilis var. decipiensLescuraea mutabilis f. spectabilisLescuraea mutabilis f. tenuis

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