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Long-Stalked Haircap Moss

Polytrichum longisetum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Polytrichopsida (Polytrichopsida)
Order
Polytrichales (Polytrichales)
Family
Polytrichaceae
Genus
Polytrichum
Species
Polytrichum longisetum (Long-Stalked Haircap Moss)

Similar Species in Polytrichum

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Bank Haircap Moss
Polytrichum formosum
Least Concern
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bog haircap moss
Polytrichum strictum
Vulnerable
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Common Haircap
Polytrichum commune
Least Concern
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hyperboreal haircap moss
Polytrichum hyperboreum
Least Concern
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juniper haircap moss
Polytrichum juniperinum
Not Evaluated
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Jensen's haircap moss
Polytrichum jensenii
Least Concern
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Swartz's haircap moss
Polytrichum swartzii
Least Concern
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Bristly Haircap
Polytrichum piliferum
Least Concern
View all species in Polytrichum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Long-Stalked Haircap Moss?
The scientific name of Long-Stalked Haircap Moss is Polytrichum longisetum. It belongs to the genus Polytrichum.
What is the conservation status of Long-Stalked Haircap Moss?
Long-Stalked Haircap Moss (Polytrichum longisetum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Long-Stalked Haircap Moss live?
Long-Stalked Haircap Moss is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Long-Stalked Haircap Moss belong to?
Long-Stalked Haircap Moss (Polytrichum longisetum) belongs to the genus Polytrichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polytrichaceae.
Is Long-Stalked Haircap Moss endangered?
No, Long-Stalked Haircap Moss (Polytrichum longisetum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Long-Stalked Haircap Moss belong to?
Long-Stalked Haircap Moss (Polytrichum longisetum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Long-Stalked Haircap Moss?
The closest relatives of Long-Stalked Haircap Moss in the genus Polytrichum include Bank Haircap Moss, bog haircap moss, Common Haircap, hyperboreal haircap moss, juniper haircap moss.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Polytrichum — 11 Species

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Bank Haircap Moss
Polytrichum formosum
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bog haircap moss
Polytrichum strictum
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Common Haircap
Polytrichum commune
LC 🐾
hyperboreal haircap moss
Polytrichum hyperboreum
LC 🐾
juniper haircap moss
Polytrichum juniperinum
NE
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Long-Stalked Haircap Moss
Polytrichum longisetum
LC
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Jensen's haircap moss
Polytrichum jensenii
LC 🐾
Swartz's haircap moss
Polytrichum swartzii
LC 🐾
Bristly Haircap
Polytrichum piliferum
LC 🐾
Eastern Haircap Moss
Polytrichum pallidisetum
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Dense Haircap Moss
Polytrichum perigoniale
NE
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