Dicranum scoparium
Dicranum scoparium Hedw.
Dicranum scoparium, the broom forkmoss, is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is native to much of the northern hemisphere and Oceania. This moss typically grows in rounded clumps or mats on soil in dry to moist forested areas. It is characterized by its leaves, which strongly curve to one side.
Description
Dicranum scoparium is a moss species found in regions such as Labrador, Québec, several islands in the Azores, Madeira, and parts of Europe. It was first described in 1801 by Hedw. The plant forms dense clumps or mats and is commonly found in forested areas with varying moisture levels. Its distinguishing feature is the strong lateral curvature of its leaves. It is often found growing alongside other moss species.
Distribution
Labrador · Québec · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Pico Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · TW · Flanders · SE · Vermont-US · NO · DK · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region
Synonyms
Dicranodon scopariumDicranoloma otiiDicranum alatumDicranum bonjeanii var. alatumDicranum canadenseDicranum consobrinumDicranum dilleniiDicranum harteliiDicranum kindbergiiDicranum mexicanumDicranum recurvatumDicranum rigidifoliumDicranum scopariiformeDicranum scoparium subsp. involutumDicranum scoparium var. harteliiDicranum scoparium var. involutumDicranum scoparium var. sulcatumDicranum scoparium var. venturiiDicranum subscopariumDicranum tectorumDicranum venturiiBryum scopariumCecalyphum scopariumMnium scopariumDicranum angustifoliumDicranum latifoliumDicranum pallidumDicranum bergeri var. aristatumDicranum bonjeanii subsp. latifoliumDicranum howellii subsp. angustifolium