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helmet moss

Conostomum tetragonum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Bartramiales (Bartramiales)
Family
Bartramiaceae
Genus
Conostomum
Species
Conostomum tetragonum (helmet moss)

Names in Other Languages

French conule boréale

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of helmet moss?
The scientific name of helmet moss is Conostomum tetragonum. It belongs to the genus Conostomum.
What is the conservation status of helmet moss?
helmet moss (Conostomum tetragonum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does helmet moss live?
helmet moss is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does helmet moss belong to?
helmet moss (Conostomum tetragonum) belongs to the genus Conostomum, which is part of the taxonomic family Bartramiaceae.
What kingdom does helmet moss belong to?
helmet moss (Conostomum tetragonum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Conostomum — 1 Species

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helmet moss
Conostomum tetragonum
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