Irish Ruffwort

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Marchantiophyta (우산이끼문)

Class

Jungermanniopsida (망울이끼강)

Order

Pallaviciniales (거미집이끼목)

Family

Moerckiaceae

Genus

Moerckia

Species

Moerckia hibernica (Irish Ruffwort)

Names in Other Languages

German Irländisches Mörchmoos

Similar Species in Moerckia

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Flotow's ruffwort

Moerckia flotoviana

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Irish Ruffwort?

The scientific name of Irish Ruffwort is Moerckia hibernica. It belongs to the genus Moerckia.

What is the conservation status of Irish Ruffwort?

Irish Ruffwort (Moerckia hibernica) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Irish Ruffwort live?

Irish Ruffwort is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, United States.

What family does Irish Ruffwort belong to?

Irish Ruffwort (Moerckia hibernica) belongs to the genus Moerckia, which is part of the taxonomic family Moerckiaceae.

What kingdom does Irish Ruffwort belong to?

Irish Ruffwort (Moerckia hibernica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Irish Ruffwort?

The closest relatives of Irish Ruffwort in the genus Moerckia include Flotow's ruffwort.