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whitish ragged moss

Brachythecium albicans

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French brachythèque blanchâtre
German Weißes Kurzbüchsenmoos

Similar Species in Brachythecium

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glaucous green ragged moss
Brachythecium rotaeanum
Not Evaluated
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river ragged moss
Brachythecium rivulare
Least Concern
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Rough-Stalked Feather-Moss
Brachythecium rutabulum
Not Evaluated
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thick ragged moss
Brachythecium turgidum
Least Concern
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Smooth-Stalk Feather-Moss
Brachythecium salebrosum
Least Concern
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Streaky Feather-moss
Brachythecium glareosum
Endangered
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taiga ragged moss
Brachythecium erythrorrhizon
Least Concern
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Tendril Feather-moss
Brachythecium cirrosum
Endangered
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植物
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Bryophyta
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マゴケ綱
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ハイゴケ目
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Brachytheciaceae
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Brachythecium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of whitish ragged moss?
The scientific name of whitish ragged moss is Brachythecium albicans. It belongs to the genus Brachythecium.
What is the conservation status of whitish ragged moss?
whitish ragged moss (Brachythecium albicans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does whitish ragged moss live?
whitish ragged moss is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does whitish ragged moss belong to?
whitish ragged moss (Brachythecium albicans) belongs to the genus Brachythecium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brachytheciaceae.
Is whitish ragged moss endangered?
No, whitish ragged moss (Brachythecium albicans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does whitish ragged moss belong to?
whitish ragged moss (Brachythecium albicans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of whitish ragged moss?
The closest relatives of whitish ragged moss in the genus Brachythecium include glaucous green ragged moss, river ragged moss, Rough-Stalked Feather-Moss, thick ragged moss, Smooth-Stalk Feather-Moss.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Brachythecium — 12 Species

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glaucous green ragged moss
Brachythecium rotaeanum
NE 🐾
river ragged moss
Brachythecium rivulare
LC 🐾
Rough-Stalked Feather-Moss
Brachythecium rutabulum
NE 🐾
thick ragged moss
Brachythecium turgidum
LC 🐾
Smooth-Stalk Feather-Moss
Brachythecium salebrosum
LC 🐾
Streaky Feather-moss
Brachythecium glareosum
EN 🐾
taiga ragged moss
Brachythecium erythrorrhizon
LC 🐾
Tendril Feather-moss
Brachythecium cirrosum
EN 🐾
bright ragged moss
Brachythecium laetum
NE
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whitish ragged moss
Brachythecium albicans
LC
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Sand Feather-moss
Brachythecium mildeanum
LC 🐾
field ragged moss
Brachythecium campestre
DD
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