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Rigid Apple-moss

Philonotis rigida

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Portugal.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Bartramiales (Bartramiales)
Family
Bartramiaceae
Genus
Philonotis
Species
Philonotis rigida (Rigid Apple-moss)

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bog apple moss
Philonotis marchica
Vulnerable
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Fountain Apple-Moss
Philonotis fontana
Least Concern
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Swan-necked Apple-moss
Philonotis cernua
Not Evaluated
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Spiral Apple-moss
Philonotis seriata
Least Concern
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Thick-nerved Apple-moss
Philonotis calcarea
Vulnerable
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Tufted Apple-Moss
Philonotis caespitosa
Endangered
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woolly apple moss
Philonotis tomentella
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rigid Apple-moss?
The scientific name of Rigid Apple-moss is Philonotis rigida. It belongs to the genus Philonotis.
Where does Rigid Apple-moss live?
Rigid Apple-moss is found in Distributed across Norway and Portugal.. Countries include Norway, Portugal.
What family does Rigid Apple-moss belong to?
Rigid Apple-moss (Philonotis rigida) belongs to the genus Philonotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Bartramiaceae.
What kingdom does Rigid Apple-moss belong to?
Rigid Apple-moss (Philonotis rigida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Rigid Apple-moss?
The closest relatives of Rigid Apple-moss in the genus Philonotis include bog apple moss, Fountain Apple-Moss, Swan-necked Apple-moss, Spiral Apple-moss, Thick-nerved Apple-moss.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Philonotis — 8 Species

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bog apple moss
Philonotis marchica
VU
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Rigid Apple-moss
Philonotis rigida
NE
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Fountain Apple-Moss
Philonotis fontana
LC 🐾
Swan-necked Apple-moss
Philonotis cernua
NE 🐾
Spiral Apple-moss
Philonotis seriata
LC 🐾
Thick-nerved Apple-moss
Philonotis calcarea
VU 🐾
Tufted Apple-Moss
Philonotis caespitosa
EN 🐾
woolly apple moss
Philonotis tomentella
LC
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