Springy Turf-Moss
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus (Hedw.) Warnst.
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus, known as Springy Turf-Moss, is a moss species in the Hylocomiaceae family. It is native to Eurasia and North America and has been introduced to the Southern Hemisphere. The species is commonly found in anthropogenic habitats such as lawns and golf courses. It is often confused with R. subpinnatus.
Description
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus is a moss species with a broad distribution, including islands in the Azores and Madeira, parts of Europe, and regions in North America. It is known for its adaptability to various environments, particularly those modified by human activity. The species was first described in 1906 and is closely related to R. subpinnatus.
Other common names
Springy Turf-MossSquare Goose Neck MossSquare Gooseneck Moss
Distribution
Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Flanders · SE · Vermont-US · NO · DK · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region
Synonyms
Hypnum squarrosumRhytidiadelphus squarrosus var. bipinnatusRhytidiadelphus squarrosus var. robustusRhytidiadelphus squarrosus var. subsimplexHylocomium squarrosumHylocomium squarrosum var. bipinnatumHylocomium squarrosum var. subsimplexHylocomium squarrosum f. robustumRhytidiastrum squarrosumHypnum squarrosum var. minusHylocomium squarrosum var. fastigiatumHylocomium squarrosum var. minusRhytidiadelphus squarrosus f. fastigiatusRhytidiadelphus squarrosus f. robustusRhytidiadelphus squarrosus f. bipinnatusRhytidiadelphus squarrosus var. fastigiatusRhytidiadelphus squarrosus f. subsimplexRhytidiadelphus squarrosus f. aureofuscescens
