sidewalk screw moss

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (선태식물강)

Order

Pottiales (돌이끼목)

Family

Pottiaceae

Genus

Syntrichia

Species

Syntrichia ruralis (sidewalk screw moss)

Names in Other Languages

French barbule des champs

German Erd-Drehzahnmoos

Similar Species in Syntrichia

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Norway screw moss

Syntrichia norvegica

Least Concern

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Small Hairy Screw-moss

Syntrichia laevipila

Vulnerable

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Brown Screw-moss

Syntrichia princeps

Near Threatened

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Water Screw-moss

Syntrichia latifolia

Endangered

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Intermediate Screw-moss

Syntrichia montana

Least Concern

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Lesser Screw-moss

Syntrichia virescens

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sidewalk screw moss?

The scientific name of sidewalk screw moss is Syntrichia ruralis. It belongs to the genus Syntrichia.

What is the conservation status of sidewalk screw moss?

sidewalk screw moss (Syntrichia ruralis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does sidewalk screw moss live?

sidewalk screw moss is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does sidewalk screw moss belong to?

sidewalk screw moss (Syntrichia ruralis) belongs to the genus Syntrichia, which is part of the taxonomic family Pottiaceae.

Is sidewalk screw moss endangered?

No, sidewalk screw moss (Syntrichia ruralis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does sidewalk screw moss belong to?

sidewalk screw moss (Syntrichia ruralis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of sidewalk screw moss?

The closest relatives of sidewalk screw moss in the genus Syntrichia include Norway screw moss, Small Hairy Screw-moss, Brown Screw-moss, Water Screw-moss, Intermediate Screw-moss.