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Glaucous Beard-moss

Didymodon glaucus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Pottiales (Pottiales)
Family
Pottiaceae
Genus
Didymodon
Species
Didymodon glaucus (Glaucous Beard-moss)

Names in Other Languages

German Blaugrünes Doppelzahnmoos

Similar Species in Didymodon

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Corded Beard-Moss
Didymodon cordatus
Endangered
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Michigan beard moss
Didymodon maschalogena
Endangered
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pointed beard moss
Didymodon acutus
Vulnerable
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Pointed Beard-moss
Didymodon icmadophilus
Data Deficient
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Rigid Beard Moss
Didymodon rigidulus
Not Evaluated
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Sausage Beard-moss
Didymodon tomaculosus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Glaucous Beard-moss?
The scientific name of Glaucous Beard-moss is Didymodon glaucus. It belongs to the genus Didymodon.
What is the conservation status of Glaucous Beard-moss?
Glaucous Beard-moss (Didymodon glaucus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Glaucous Beard-moss live?
Glaucous Beard-moss is found in Distributed across Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Glaucous Beard-moss belong to?
Glaucous Beard-moss (Didymodon glaucus) belongs to the genus Didymodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Pottiaceae.
What kingdom does Glaucous Beard-moss belong to?
Glaucous Beard-moss (Didymodon glaucus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Glaucous Beard-moss?
The closest relatives of Glaucous Beard-moss in the genus Didymodon include Corded Beard-Moss, Michigan beard moss, pointed beard moss, Pointed Beard-moss, Rigid Beard Moss.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Didymodon — 7 Species

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Corded Beard-Moss
Didymodon cordatus
EN
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Glaucous Beard-moss
Didymodon glaucus
NT
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Michigan beard moss
Didymodon maschalogena
EN 🐾
pointed beard moss
Didymodon acutus
VU 🐾
Pointed Beard-moss
Didymodon icmadophilus
DD 🐾
Rigid Beard Moss
Didymodon rigidulus
NE 🐾
Sausage Beard-moss
Didymodon tomaculosus
LC
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