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oligotrichum moss

Oligotrichum parallelum (Mitt.) Kindb.
oligotrichum moss
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Oligotrichum parallelum is a species of moss in the family Polytrichaceae. It was first described in 1894 by (Mitt.) Kindb. and is commonly known as oligotrichum moss. This species is found in the region of NO.

Description

Oligotrichum parallelum belongs to the genus Oligotrichum and is part of the Polytrichaceae family, a group of mosses commonly referred to as haircap mosses. The species was formally published in 1894. Its common name in English is oligotrichum moss. The distribution of this species is limited to the region designated as NO. As a member of the Polytrichaceae, it shares characteristics typical of the family, including upright, leafy shoots and a distinct capsule structure.

Other common names

oligotrichum moss

Distribution

NO

Synonyms

Catharinea leiophyllaCatharinea parallelaOligotrichum japonicumOligotrichum leiophyllumAtrichum leiophyllumAtrichum parallelum

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