Norway screw moss
Syntrichia norvegica F.Weber
Syntrichia norvegica, known as Norway screw moss, is a species in the Pottiaceae family. It was first described by F. Weber in 1804. The genus is characterized by its moss-like appearance and is commonly found in various regions.
Description
Syntrichia norvegica is distributed across Labrador, Québec, Madeira Island, and parts of Norway. It belongs to the Pottiaceae family, which is a group of mosses known for their adaptability to a range of environmental conditions. This species is recognized by its distinctive features and is part of the Syntrichia genus, which includes several similar moss-like plants. Its common name, Norway screw moss, reflects its appearance and geographic association.
Other common names
Norway screw mossNorway Screw-mossNorwegian Tortula Moss
Distribution
Labrador · Québec · Madeira Island · TW · SE · NO
Synonyms
Tortula aciphyllaTortula brachyangiaBarbula aciphyllaBarbula brachyangiaBarbula norvegicaTortula norvegicaTortula remotifoliaTortula rubripilaTortula ruralis var. alpinaTortula ruralis var. pseudoaciphyllaTortula ruralis var. rufipilaSyntrichia aciphyllaTortula norvegica var. norvegicaSyntrichia ruralis var. norvegicaTortula ruralis subsp. norvegicaTortula alpinaBarbula ruralis subsp. aciphyllaSyntrichia aciphylla var. latipilaSyntrichia montana f. rufipilaSyntrichia ruralis f. compactaSyntrichia ruralis var. pseudoaciphyllaSyntrichia ruralis f. rufipilaTortula aciphylla var. compactaSyntrichia montana var. rufipilaSyntrichia ruralis var. rufipilaTortula ruralis var. alpinaTortula ruralis var. norvegica