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taiga ragged moss

Brachythecium erythrorrhizon

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family
Brachytheciaceae
Genus
Brachythecium
Species
Brachythecium erythrorrhizon (taiga ragged moss)

Names in Other Languages

French buissonnette crispée

Similar Species in Brachythecium

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Bach-Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium rivulare
Least Concern
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Feld-Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium campestre
Data Deficient
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Glattstieliges Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium salebrosum
Least Concern
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Haarähnliches Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium turgidum
Least Concern
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Haar-Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium glareosum
Endangered
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Haarspitzen-Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium cirrosum
Endangered
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Kalk-Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium laetum
Not Evaluated
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Rauhes Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium rutabulum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of taiga ragged moss?
The scientific name of taiga ragged moss is Brachythecium erythrorrhizon. It belongs to the genus Brachythecium.
What is the conservation status of taiga ragged moss?
taiga ragged moss (Brachythecium erythrorrhizon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does taiga ragged moss live?
taiga ragged moss is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does taiga ragged moss belong to?
taiga ragged moss (Brachythecium erythrorrhizon) belongs to the genus Brachythecium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brachytheciaceae.
Is taiga ragged moss endangered?
No, taiga ragged moss (Brachythecium erythrorrhizon) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does taiga ragged moss belong to?
taiga ragged moss (Brachythecium erythrorrhizon) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of taiga ragged moss?
The closest relatives of taiga ragged moss in the genus Brachythecium include Bach-Kurzbüchsenmoos, Feld-Kurzbüchsenmoos, Glattstieliges Kurzbüchsenmoos, Haarähnliches Kurzbüchsenmoos, Haar-Kurzbüchsenmoos.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Brachythecium — 12 Species

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Bach-Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium rivulare
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Feld-Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium campestre
DD 🐾
Glattstieliges Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium salebrosum
LC 🐾
Haarähnliches Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium turgidum
LC 🐾
Haar-Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium glareosum
EN 🐾
Haarspitzen-Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium cirrosum
EN 🐾
Kalk-Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium laetum
NE 🐾
Rauhes Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium rutabulum
NE 🐾
Weißes Kurzbüchsenmoos
Brachythecium albicans
LC
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taiga ragged moss
Brachythecium erythrorrhizon
LC
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glaucous green ragged moss
Brachythecium rotaeanum
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Sand Feather-moss
Brachythecium mildeanum
LC
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