Lesser Yoke-Moss
Zygodon conoideus (Dicks.) Hook. & Taylor
Zygodon conoideus is a species of moss in the family Orthotrichaceae, commonly known as Lesser Yoke-Moss. It was first described in 1818 by Hook. & Taylor, with the original authorship attributed to Dicks. This moss is found across a range of locations including several islands in the Azores such as Faial, São Jorge, São Miguel, and Terceira, as well as Madeira Island. It is also present in regions of Europe such as Flanders, SE, Belgium (Flemish and Walloon Regions), Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and in parts of North America like Vermont, USA.
Description
Zygodon conoideus is a member of the moss family Orthotrichaceae, known for its distribution in both European and North American regions. It is commonly referred to as Lesser Yoke-Moss in English. The species occurs on islands in the Azores, including Faial, São Jorge, São Miguel, and Terceira, as well as on Madeira Island. It is also found in parts of Europe such as Flanders, the southern and eastern regions, Belgium (Flemish and Walloon Regions), and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Additionally, it is present in the U.S. state of Vermont. The species was formally described in 1818 by Hook. & Taylor, with the original name attributed to Dicks.
Other common names
Lesser Yoke-Mosszygodon moss
Distribution
Faial Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Flanders · SE · Vermont-US · NO · DK · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region
Synonyms
Bryum conoideumZygodon brebissoniiGymnocephalus conoideusMnium conoideumZygodon conoideus var. aeruginosusZygodon conoideus var. minorZygodon viridissimus var. brevifolius
