fragile-leaved broom moss vs short-leaved broom moss

Dicranum fragilifolium compared with Dicranum brevifolium

Key Differences

• fragile-leaved broom moss is Least Concern while short-leaved broom moss is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	fragile-leaved broom moss	short-leaved broom moss
Kingdom same	Plantae (planta)	Plantae (planta)
Phylum same	Bryophyta	Bryophyta
Class same	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order same	Dicranales (Dicranales)	Dicranales (Dicranales)
Family same	Dicranaceae	Dicranaceae
Genus same	Dicranum	Dicranum
Species	Dicranum fragilifolium	Dicranum brevifolium

Evolutionary Relationship

fragile-leaved broom moss and short-leaved broom moss share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Dicranum.

Conservation Status

fragile-leaved broom moss

LC — Least Concern

short-leaved broom moss

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	fragile-leaved broom moss	short-leaved broom moss
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

fragile-leaved broom moss

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

short-leaved broom moss

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden