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green broom moss

Dicranum viride

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Dicranales (Dicranales)

Species

Dicranum viride (green broom moss)

Names in Other Languages

French dicrane arboricole

German Grünes Gabelzahnmoos

Similar Species in Dicranum

fragile-leaved broom moss

Dicranum fragilifolium

Least Concern

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Greenland broom moss

Dicranum groenlandicum

Near Threatened

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Muehlenbeck's broom moss

Dicranum muehlenbeckii

sharp-leaved broom moss

Dicranum acutifolium

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of green broom moss?

The scientific name of green broom moss is Dicranum viride. It belongs to the genus Dicranum.

What is the conservation status of green broom moss?

green broom moss (Dicranum viride) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does green broom moss live?

green broom moss is found in Distributed across Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does green broom moss belong to?

green broom moss (Dicranum viride) belongs to the genus Dicranum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicranaceae.

What kingdom does green broom moss belong to?

green broom moss (Dicranum viride) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of green broom moss?

The closest relatives of green broom moss in the genus Dicranum include Bonjean's broom moss, Broom Fork-Moss, fragile-leaved broom moss, Greenland broom moss, Muehlenbeck's broom moss.