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Scarce Turf-Moss

Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus (Lindb.) T.J.Kop.
Scarce Turf-Moss
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Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus (Lindb.) T.J.Kop. is a moss species in the family Hylocomiaceae. It is commonly known as Scarce Turf-Moss. The species was first published in 1971. It is distributed across Labrador, Québec, several islands in the Azores, parts of the United States, and Norway.

Description

Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus is a member of the genus Rhytidiadelphus and is found in regions such as Labrador, Québec, Corvo Island, Faial Island, Pico Island, São Jorge Island, São Miguel Island, Terceira Island, the southeastern United States, Vermont, and Norway. It is referred to as Scarce Turf-Moss in English. This moss species belongs to the family Hylocomiaceae and was scientifically described in 1971.

Other common names

subpinnate gooseneck mossScarce Turf-Moss

Distribution

Labrador · Québec · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Pico Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · SE · Vermont-US · NO

Synonyms

Hylocomium squarrosum var. subpinnatumHylocomium subpinnatumRhytidiastrum subpinnatumHylocomium calvescensHylocomium squarrosum subsp. calvescensPleurozium calvescensRhytidiadelphus calvescensHypnum subpinnatumHypnum squarrosum subsp. calvescensRhytidiadelphus calvescens f. pacificusRhytidiadelphus squarrosus subsp. calvescensHylocomium squarrosum var. calvescensRhytidiadelphus squarrosus var. calvescens

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