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pale bristle moss

Orthotrichum pallens

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 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French houppe pâle
German Blasses Goldhaarmoos

Similar Species in Orthotrichum

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dwarf bristle moss
Orthotrichum pumilum
Data Deficient
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Elegant Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum pulchellum
Least Concern
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Hooded Bristle-Moss
Orthotrichum cupulatum
Least Concern
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River Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum rivulare
Endangered
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sharp-leaved bristle moss
Orthotrichum alpestre
Least Concern
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Slender Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum tenellum
Least Concern
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Spruce's Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum sprucei
Critically Endangered
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starlike bristle moss
Orthotrichum stellatum
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pale bristle moss?
The scientific name of pale bristle moss is Orthotrichum pallens. It belongs to the genus Orthotrichum.
What is the conservation status of pale bristle moss?
pale bristle moss (Orthotrichum pallens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does pale bristle moss live?
pale bristle moss is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does pale bristle moss belong to?
pale bristle moss (Orthotrichum pallens) belongs to the genus Orthotrichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Orthotrichaceae.
Is pale bristle moss endangered?
No, pale bristle moss (Orthotrichum pallens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does pale bristle moss belong to?
pale bristle moss (Orthotrichum pallens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of pale bristle moss?
The closest relatives of pale bristle moss in the genus Orthotrichum include dwarf bristle moss, Elegant Bristle-moss, Hooded Bristle-Moss, River Bristle-moss, sharp-leaved bristle moss.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Orthotrichum — 12 Species

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dwarf bristle moss
Orthotrichum pumilum
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Elegant Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum pulchellum
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Hooded Bristle-Moss
Orthotrichum cupulatum
LC
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pale bristle moss
Orthotrichum pallens
LC
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River Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum rivulare
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sharp-leaved bristle moss
Orthotrichum alpestre
LC 🐾
Slender Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum tenellum
LC 🐾
Spruce's Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum sprucei
CR 🐾
starlike bristle moss
Orthotrichum stellatum
CR 🐾
Straw Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum stramineum
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Welsh Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum cambrense
DD 🐾
White-tipped Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum diaphanum
LC
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