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Dense Haircap Moss

Polytrichum perigoniale

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

German Kleines 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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Bristly Haircap
Polytrichum piliferum
Least Concern
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Common Haircap
Polytrichum commune
Least Concern
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Eastern Haircap Moss
Polytrichum pallidisetum
Data Deficient
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hyperboreal haircap moss
Polytrichum hyperboreum
Least Concern
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Jensen's haircap moss
Polytrichum jensenii
Least Concern
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juniper haircap moss
Polytrichum juniperinum
Not Evaluated
View all species in Polytrichum →

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Compare Species

vs Bank Haircap Moss vs bog haircap moss vs Bristly Haircap vs Common Haircap

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dense Haircap Moss?
The scientific name of Dense Haircap Moss is Polytrichum perigoniale. It belongs to the genus Polytrichum.
Where does Dense Haircap Moss live?
Dense Haircap Moss is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Dense Haircap Moss belong to?
Dense Haircap Moss (Polytrichum perigoniale) belongs to the genus Polytrichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polytrichaceae.
What kingdom does Dense Haircap Moss belong to?
Dense Haircap Moss (Polytrichum perigoniale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Dense Haircap Moss?
The closest relatives of Dense Haircap Moss in the genus Polytrichum include Bank Haircap Moss, bog haircap moss, Bristly Haircap, Common Haircap, Eastern Haircap Moss.

Native Range — 2 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 🐾
Bristly Haircap
Polytrichum piliferum
LC 🐾
Common Haircap
Polytrichum commune
LC
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Dense Haircap Moss
Polytrichum perigoniale
NE
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Eastern Haircap Moss
Polytrichum pallidisetum
DD 🐾
hyperboreal haircap moss
Polytrichum hyperboreum
LC 🐾
Jensen's haircap moss
Polytrichum jensenii
LC 🐾
juniper haircap moss
Polytrichum juniperinum
NE 🐾
Long-Stalked Haircap Moss
Polytrichum longisetum
LC 🐾
Swartz's haircap moss
Polytrichum swartzii
LC
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