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fire moss

Ceratodon purpureus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Dicranales (Dicranales)
Family
Ditrichaceae
Genus
Ceratodon
Species
Ceratodon purpureus (fire moss)

Names in Other Languages

French cornident pourpré
German Purpurrotes Hornzahnmoos

Similar Species in Ceratodon

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Scarce Redshank
Ceratodon conicus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fire moss?
The scientific name of fire moss is Ceratodon purpureus. It belongs to the genus Ceratodon.
Where does fire moss live?
fire moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does fire moss belong to?
fire moss (Ceratodon purpureus) belongs to the genus Ceratodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Ditrichaceae.
What kingdom does fire moss belong to?
fire moss (Ceratodon purpureus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of fire moss?
The closest relatives of fire moss in the genus Ceratodon include Scarce Redshank.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Ceratodon — 2 Species

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Scarce Redshank
Ceratodon conicus
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fire moss
Ceratodon purpureus
NE
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