rusty hook moss
Scorpidium revolvens (Sw.) Rubers
Scorpidium revolvens (Sw.) Rubers is a moss species belonging to the family Scorpidiaceae. It is commonly known as rusty hook moss in English. This species is distributed across Labrador, Québec, Flanders, the southeastern United States, Vermont, Norway, and Denmark. It was first published in 1989.
Description
Scorpidium revolvens is a member of the genus Scorpidium and is characterized by its moss-like growth form. It is found in a range of regions, including parts of North America and Europe. Its presence in Labrador, Québec, and the northeastern U.S. indicates a preference for northern temperate climates. The species is also reported in Flanders and parts of Scandinavia, suggesting a broader distribution across different ecological zones. The publication date of 1989 marks the formal recognition of this species within the scientific community.
Other common names
rusty hook mossRusty Hook-Moss
Distribution
Labrador · Québec · Flanders · SE · Vermont-US · NO · DK
Synonyms
Hypnum aduncum var. revolvensAmblystegium revolvensHypnum lycopodioides var. miquelonenseHypnum revolvensHypnum revolvens var. brunneumHypnum xerampelinumDrepanocladus lycopodioides var. miquelonensisDrepanocladus revolvensHarpidium revolvensLimprichtia revolvensHypnum revolvens f. brunneumAmblystegium intermedium var. revolvensStereodon aduncus var. revolvensHypnum intermedium var. revolvensHypnum intermedium unranked fuscumAmblystegium intermedium f. brunneumAmblystegium intermedium f. fuscumDrepanocladus intermedius var. islandicusDrepanocladus revolvens f. gracilescensDrepanocladus revolvens var. miquelonensisScorpidium scorpioides var. miquelonenseHypnum aduncum var. ambiguumHypnum intermedium f. brunneumHypnum revolvens var. subauriculatumHypnum scorpioides var. miquelonense
