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prickly beard moss

Barbula unguiculata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Pottiales (Pottiales)
Family
Pottiaceae
Genus
Barbula
Species
Barbula unguiculata (prickly beard moss)

Names in Other Languages

French barbule ongle d oiseau
German Gekrümmtblättriges Bärtchenmoos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of prickly beard moss?
The scientific name of prickly beard moss is Barbula unguiculata. It belongs to the genus Barbula.
What is the conservation status of prickly beard moss?
prickly beard moss (Barbula unguiculata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does prickly beard moss live?
prickly beard moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does prickly beard moss belong to?
prickly beard moss (Barbula unguiculata) belongs to the genus Barbula, which is part of the taxonomic family Pottiaceae.
Is prickly beard moss endangered?
No, prickly beard moss (Barbula unguiculata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does prickly beard moss belong to?
prickly beard moss (Barbula unguiculata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Barbula — 1 Species

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