plagiomnium moss
Plagiomnium venustum (Mitt.) T.J.Kop.
Plagiomnium venustum, known as plagiomnium moss, is a species in the Mniaceae family. It is native to western North America, especially along coastal areas. The species is distinguished by dark-coloured stomatal guard cells and the absence of sterile stems. It typically grows in mats on humus and moist soil.
Description
Plagiomnium venustum (Mitt.) T.J.Kop. is a moss species in the Mniaceae family. It is primarily distributed in western North America, particularly in coastal regions. This species can be differentiated from others in the genus by the dark-coloured stomatal guard cells and the lack of sterile stems. It commonly forms mats on a range of substrates, with a preference for humus and moist soil.
Other common names
plagiomnium moss
Synonyms
Rhizogonium venustumMnium neviiMnium venustumOrthomnion venustum