Ontario Rhodobryum Moss

Rhodobryum ontariense (Kindb.) Paris is a member of the Bryaceae family, a group of mosses commonly referred to as Bryum mosses. This species is native to several regions, including Vermont in the United States, as well as parts of Belgium, particularly the Walloon Region. The species was formally published in 1897. It belongs to the genus Rhodobryum, which includes other moss species with similar morphological traits. The species name 'ontariense' is derived from Ontario, likely indicating an early collection or association with the region, though it is also found elsewhere. Its distribution across North America and Europe suggests a broader ecological adaptability.