Juicy Silk-Moss

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Hypnales (Hypnales)

Family

Plagiotheciaceae

Genus

Plagiothecium

Species

Plagiothecium succulentum (Juicy Silk-Moss)

Names in Other Languages

German Saftiges Plattmoos

Similar Species in Plagiothecium

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alder silk moss

Plagiothecium latebricola

Vulnerable

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Alpine Silk-moss

Plagiothecium platyphyllum

Near Threatened

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Waved Silk-moss

Plagiothecium undulatum

Least Concern

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bright silk moss

Plagiothecium laetum

Least Concern

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round silk moss

Plagiothecium cavifolium

Vulnerable

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Woodsy Silk-Moss

Plagiothecium nemorale

Vulnerable

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dented silk moss

Plagiothecium denticulatum

Least Concern

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Curved Silk-Moss

Plagiothecium curvifolium

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Juicy Silk-Moss?

The scientific name of Juicy Silk-Moss is Plagiothecium succulentum. It belongs to the genus Plagiothecium.

What is the conservation status of Juicy Silk-Moss?

Juicy Silk-Moss (Plagiothecium succulentum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Juicy Silk-Moss live?

Juicy Silk-Moss is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Juicy Silk-Moss belong to?

Juicy Silk-Moss (Plagiothecium succulentum) belongs to the genus Plagiothecium, which is part of the taxonomic family Plagiotheciaceae.

Is Juicy Silk-Moss endangered?

No, Juicy Silk-Moss (Plagiothecium succulentum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Juicy Silk-Moss belong to?

Juicy Silk-Moss (Plagiothecium succulentum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Juicy Silk-Moss?

The closest relatives of Juicy Silk-Moss in the genus Plagiothecium include alder silk moss, Alpine Silk-moss, Waved Silk-moss, bright silk moss, round silk moss.