long-beaked leafy moss
Plagiomnium rostratum (Schrad.) T.J.Kop.
Plagiomnium rostratum is a species of leafy moss in the family Mniaceae. It is commonly known as long-beaked leafy moss. The species was first described in 1968 and is found in various regions across North America and Europe.
Description
Plagiomnium rostratum belongs to the genus Plagiomnium and is characterized by its leafy growth form. It is native to areas such as Labrador, Québec, and several islands in the Atlantic, including Corvo Island, Flores Island, São Miguel Island, and Madeira Island. The species is also present in parts of Europe, including Flanders, SE, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Its distribution extends to regions like Vermont in the United States, as well as parts of Scandinavia such as Norway and Denmark. The moss is known for its distinct long beak-like structures and thrives in a range of habitats suitable for bryophytes.
Other common names
long-beaked leafy mossLong-Beaked Thyme-Mossplagiomnium moss
Distribution
Labrador · Québec · Corvo Island · Flores Island · São Miguel Island · Madeira Island · TW · Flanders · SE · Vermont-US · NO · DK · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg · Belgium · Flemish Region
Synonyms
Hypnum ellipticumHypnum rostratumBryum longirostrumBryum rostratumMnium rostratumMnium serpyllifolium var. rostratumAstrophyllum rostratumMnium longirostrumOrthomnion rostratumPolla rostrataMnium longirostrum f. elatumMnium longirostrum var. integrifoliumMnium rostratum var. elatumMnium rostratum var. integerrimumMnium rostratum f. integrifoliumMnium rostratum f. subintegrumMnium rostratum var. integrifoliumMnium rostratum var. integrifoliumMnium rostratum var. subintegrum