Nowell's limestone moss
Zygodon gracilis Wilson
Zygodon gracilis, the slender yokemoss, is a species in the family Orthotrichaceae. It is a lithophytic moss that grows exclusively on limestone outcrops with high calcium carbonate content. Its global conservation status is classified as 'imperiled'.
Description
Zygodon gracilis, described by Wilson in 1861, is a member of the genus Zygodon and belongs to the family Orthotrichaceae. Commonly known as Nowell's limestone moss, it is a lithophyte restricted to specific limestone outcrops. The species is known for its narrow distribution and is considered to be at high risk of endangerment globally.
Other common names
Nowell's Limestone-MossNowell's limestone mossSlender Yoke-mosszygodon moss
Distribution
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Synonyms
Amphoridium gracileLeptodontium gracileZygodon viridissimus var. saxicolaZygodon nowelliiDidymodon gracilisTrichostomum gracileZygodon gracilis var. alpinusZygodon gracilis var. saxicolaZygodon nowellii var. alpinusZygodon gracilis var. alpinus
