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green yoke moss

Zygodon viridissimus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Orthotrichales (Orthotrichales)
Family
Orthotrichaceae
Genus
Zygodon
Species
Zygodon viridissimus (green yoke moss)

Names in Other Languages

French accouplette verdoyante
German Grünes Jochzahnmoos

Similar Species in Zygodon

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Lesser Yoke-Moss
Zygodon conoideus
Least Concern
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park yoke moss
Zygodon rupestris
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of green yoke moss?
The scientific name of green yoke moss is Zygodon viridissimus. It belongs to the genus Zygodon.
What is the conservation status of green yoke moss?
green yoke moss (Zygodon viridissimus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does green yoke moss live?
green yoke moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does green yoke moss belong to?
green yoke moss (Zygodon viridissimus) belongs to the genus Zygodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Orthotrichaceae.
Is green yoke moss endangered?
No, green yoke moss (Zygodon viridissimus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does green yoke moss belong to?
green yoke moss (Zygodon viridissimus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of green yoke moss?
The closest relatives of green yoke moss in the genus Zygodon include Lesser Yoke-Moss, park yoke moss.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Zygodon — 3 Species

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green yoke moss
Zygodon viridissimus
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Lesser Yoke-Moss
Zygodon conoideus
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park yoke moss
Zygodon rupestris
VU
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