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greyish crystalwort

Riccia sorocarpa

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French riccie grisâtre
German Staubfrüchtiges Sternlebermoos

Similar Species in Riccia

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Black Crystalwort
Riccia nigrella
Not Evaluated
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Blue Crystalwort
Riccia crystallina
Not Evaluated
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cavernous crystalwort
Riccia cavernosa
Endangered
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Channelled Crystalwort
Riccia canaliculata
Endangered
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Ciliate Crystalwort
Riccia crozalsii
Vulnerable
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floating crystalwort
Riccia fluitans
Near Threatened
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Glaucous Crystalwort
Riccia glauca
Vulnerable
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Least Crystalwort
Riccia subbifurca
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of greyish crystalwort?
The scientific name of greyish crystalwort is Riccia sorocarpa. It belongs to the genus Riccia.
What is the conservation status of greyish crystalwort?
greyish crystalwort (Riccia sorocarpa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does greyish crystalwort live?
greyish crystalwort is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does greyish crystalwort belong to?
greyish crystalwort (Riccia sorocarpa) belongs to the genus Riccia, which is part of the taxonomic family Ricciaceae.
Is greyish crystalwort endangered?
No, greyish crystalwort (Riccia sorocarpa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does greyish crystalwort belong to?
greyish crystalwort (Riccia sorocarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of greyish crystalwort?
The closest relatives of greyish crystalwort in the genus Riccia include Black Crystalwort, Blue Crystalwort, cavernous crystalwort, Channelled Crystalwort, Ciliate Crystalwort.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Riccia — 13 Species

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Black Crystalwort
Riccia nigrella
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Blue Crystalwort
Riccia crystallina
NE 🐾
cavernous crystalwort
Riccia cavernosa
EN 🐾
Channelled Crystalwort
Riccia canaliculata
EN 🐾
Ciliate Crystalwort
Riccia crozalsii
VU 🐾
floating crystalwort
Riccia fluitans
NT 🐾
Glaucous Crystalwort
Riccia glauca
VU
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greyish crystalwort
Riccia sorocarpa
LC
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Least Crystalwort
Riccia subbifurca
VU 🐾
lizard crystalwort
Riccia bifurca
EN 🐾
pond crystalwort
Riccia rhenana
NE 🐾
Purple Crystalwort
Riccia beyrichiana
VU 🐾
Violet Crystalwort
Riccia huebeneriana
EN
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