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juniper haircap moss

Polytrichum juniperinum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Polytrichopsida (Polytrichopsida)
Order
Polytrichales (Polytrichales)
Family
Polytrichaceae
Genus
Polytrichum
Species
Polytrichum juniperinum (juniper haircap moss)

Names in Other Languages

French polytric genevrin
German Wacholder-Widertonmoos

Similar Species in Polytrichum

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Bank Haircap Moss
Polytrichum formosum
Least Concern
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bog haircap moss
Polytrichum strictum
Vulnerable
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Common Haircap
Polytrichum commune
Least Concern
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hyperboreal haircap moss
Polytrichum hyperboreum
Least Concern
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Long-Stalked Haircap Moss
Polytrichum longisetum
Least Concern
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Jensen's haircap moss
Polytrichum jensenii
Least Concern
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Swartz's haircap moss
Polytrichum swartzii
Least Concern
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Bristly Haircap
Polytrichum piliferum
Least Concern
View all species in Polytrichum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of juniper haircap moss?
The scientific name of juniper haircap moss is Polytrichum juniperinum. It belongs to the genus Polytrichum.
Where does juniper haircap moss live?
juniper haircap moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does juniper haircap moss belong to?
juniper haircap moss (Polytrichum juniperinum) belongs to the genus Polytrichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polytrichaceae.
What kingdom does juniper haircap moss belong to?
juniper haircap moss (Polytrichum juniperinum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of juniper haircap moss?
The closest relatives of juniper haircap moss in the genus Polytrichum include Bank Haircap Moss, bog haircap moss, Common Haircap, hyperboreal haircap moss, Long-Stalked Haircap Moss.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Polytrichum — 11 Species

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Bank Haircap Moss
Polytrichum formosum
LC 🐾
bog haircap moss
Polytrichum strictum
VU 🐾
Common Haircap
Polytrichum commune
LC 🐾
hyperboreal haircap moss
Polytrichum hyperboreum
LC
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juniper haircap moss
Polytrichum juniperinum
NE
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Long-Stalked Haircap Moss
Polytrichum longisetum
LC 🐾
Jensen's haircap moss
Polytrichum jensenii
LC 🐾
Swartz's haircap moss
Polytrichum swartzii
LC 🐾
Bristly Haircap
Polytrichum piliferum
LC 🐾
Eastern Haircap Moss
Polytrichum pallidisetum
DD 🐾
Dense Haircap Moss
Polytrichum perigoniale
NE
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