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Green Pocket-Moss

Fissidens viridulus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Fissidens

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Atlantic Pocket-moss
Fissidens monguillonii
Data Deficient
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Beck Pocket-moss
Fissidens rufulus
Extinct
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Fatfoot Pocket-moss
Fissidens crassipes
Critically Endangered
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Herzog's Pocket-moss
Fissidens crispus
Not Evaluated
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Large Atlantic Pocket-moss
Fissidens serrulatus
Not Evaluated
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lesser pocket moss
Fissidens bryoides
Not Evaluated
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maidenhair pocket moss
Fissidens adianthoides
Least Concern
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Many-leaved Pocket-moss
Fissidens polyphyllus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green Pocket-Moss?
The scientific name of Green Pocket-Moss is Fissidens viridulus. It belongs to the genus Fissidens.
What is the conservation status of Green Pocket-Moss?
Green Pocket-Moss (Fissidens viridulus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Green Pocket-Moss live?
Green Pocket-Moss is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, United States.
What family does Green Pocket-Moss belong to?
Green Pocket-Moss (Fissidens viridulus) belongs to the genus Fissidens, which is part of the taxonomic family Fissidentaceae.
Is Green Pocket-Moss endangered?
No, Green Pocket-Moss (Fissidens viridulus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Green Pocket-Moss belong to?
Green Pocket-Moss (Fissidens viridulus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Green Pocket-Moss?
The closest relatives of Green Pocket-Moss in the genus Fissidens include Atlantic Pocket-moss, Beck Pocket-moss, Fatfoot Pocket-moss, Herzog's Pocket-moss, Large Atlantic Pocket-moss.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Fissidens — 20 Species

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Atlantic Pocket-moss
Fissidens monguillonii
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Beck Pocket-moss
Fissidens rufulus
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Fatfoot Pocket-moss
Fissidens crassipes
CR
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Green Pocket-Moss
Fissidens viridulus
LC
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Herzog's Pocket-moss
Fissidens crispus
NE 🐾
Large Atlantic Pocket-moss
Fissidens serrulatus
NE 🐾
lesser pocket moss
Fissidens bryoides
NE 🐾
maidenhair pocket moss
Fissidens adianthoides
LC 🐾
Many-leaved Pocket-moss
Fissidens polyphyllus
NE 🐾
Milo's fissidens moss
Fissidens curvatus
NE 🐾
Narrow-Leaved Pocket-Moss
Fissidens gracilifolius
NT 🐾
Petty Pocket-moss
Fissidens pusillus
VU 🐾
purple-stalked pocket moss
Fissidens osmundoides
CR 🐾
pygmy pocket moss
Fissidens exilis
NT 🐾
River Pocket-moss
Fissidens rivularis
NE 🐾
rock pocket moss
Fissidens dubius
LC 🐾
Short-Leaved Pocket-Moss
Fissidens incurvus
LC 🐾
Tiny Fern-Moss
Fissidens exiguus
NE 🐾
water pocket moss
Fissidens fontanus
VU 🐾
Welsh Pocket-moss
Fissidens celticus
LC
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