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Northern Haircap

Polytrichastrum sexangulare

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Polytrichopsida (Polytrichopsida)
Order
Polytrichales (Polytrichales)
Family
Polytrichaceae
Genus
Polytrichastrum
Species
Polytrichastrum sexangulare (Northern Haircap)

Names in Other Languages

German Schneetälchen Widertonmoos

Similar Species in Polytrichastrum

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Alpine Haircap
Polytrichastrum alpinum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern Haircap?
The scientific name of Northern Haircap is Polytrichastrum sexangulare. It belongs to the genus Polytrichastrum.
What is the conservation status of Northern Haircap?
Northern Haircap (Polytrichastrum sexangulare) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Northern Haircap live?
Northern Haircap is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Northern Haircap belong to?
Northern Haircap (Polytrichastrum sexangulare) belongs to the genus Polytrichastrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polytrichaceae.
What kingdom does Northern Haircap belong to?
Northern Haircap (Polytrichastrum sexangulare) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Northern Haircap?
The closest relatives of Northern Haircap in the genus Polytrichastrum include Alpine Haircap.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Polytrichastrum — 2 Species

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Alpine Haircap
Polytrichastrum alpinum
LC
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Northern Haircap
Polytrichastrum sexangulare
NT
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