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Wacholder-Widertonmoos

Polytrichum juniperinum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Names in Other Languages

French polytric genevrin
German Wacholder-Widertonmoos

Similar Species in Polytrichum

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Glashaar-Widertonmoos
Polytrichum piliferum
Least Concern
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Gwöhnliches Widertonmoos
Polytrichum commune
Least Concern
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Kleines Widertonmoos
Polytrichum perigoniale
Not Evaluated
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Moor-Widertonmoos
Polytrichum strictum
Vulnerable
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Swartz's haircap moss
Polytrichum swartzii
Least Concern
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Eastern Haircap Moss
Polytrichum pallidisetum
Data Deficient
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Jensen's haircap moss
Polytrichum jensenii
Least Concern
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hyperboreal haircap moss
Polytrichum hyperboreum
Least Concern
View all species in Polytrichum →

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Polytrichopsida
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Polytrichales
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Polytrichaceae
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Polytrichum
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wacholder-Widertonmoos?
The scientific name of Wacholder-Widertonmoos is Polytrichum juniperinum. It belongs to the genus Polytrichum.
Where does Wacholder-Widertonmoos live?
Wacholder-Widertonmoos is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Wacholder-Widertonmoos belong to?
Wacholder-Widertonmoos (Polytrichum juniperinum) belongs to the genus Polytrichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polytrichaceae.
What kingdom does Wacholder-Widertonmoos belong to?
Wacholder-Widertonmoos (Polytrichum juniperinum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Wacholder-Widertonmoos?
The closest relatives of Wacholder-Widertonmoos in the genus Polytrichum include Glashaar-Widertonmoos, Gwöhnliches Widertonmoos, Kleines Widertonmoos, Moor-Widertonmoos, Eastern Haircap Moss.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Polytrichum — 11 Species

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Glashaar-Widertonmoos
Polytrichum piliferum
LC 🐾
Gwöhnliches Widertonmoos
Polytrichum commune
LC 🐾
Kleines Widertonmoos
Polytrichum perigoniale
NE 🐾
Moor-Widertonmoos
Polytrichum strictum
VU
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Wacholder-Widertonmoos
Polytrichum juniperinum
NE
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Eastern Haircap Moss
Polytrichum pallidisetum
DD 🐾
Long-Stalked Haircap Moss
Polytrichum longisetum
LC 🐾
hyperboreal haircap moss
Polytrichum hyperboreum
LC 🐾
Bank Haircap Moss
Polytrichum formosum
LC 🐾
Jensen's haircap moss
Polytrichum jensenii
LC 🐾
Swartz's haircap moss
Polytrichum swartzii
LC
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