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Rugose Fork-Moss

Dicranum polysetum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, and United States.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French bifurque multiflore

Similar Species in Dicranum

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bendy heron s-bill moss
Dicranum flexicaule
Least Concern
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Bonjean's broom moss
Dicranum bonjeanii
Vulnerable
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Broom Fork-Moss
Dicranum scoparium
Least Concern
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confusing broom moss
Dicranum spadiceum
Least Concern
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curly heron's-bill moss
Dicranum fuscescens
Least Concern
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fragile-leaved broom moss
Dicranum fragilifolium
Least Concern
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green broom moss
Dicranum viride
Near Threatened
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Greenland broom moss
Dicranum groenlandicum
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rugose Fork-Moss?
The scientific name of Rugose Fork-Moss is Dicranum polysetum. It belongs to the genus Dicranum.
What is the conservation status of Rugose Fork-Moss?
Rugose Fork-Moss (Dicranum polysetum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rugose Fork-Moss live?
Rugose Fork-Moss is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, United States.
What family does Rugose Fork-Moss belong to?
Rugose Fork-Moss (Dicranum polysetum) belongs to the genus Dicranum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicranaceae.
Is Rugose Fork-Moss endangered?
No, Rugose Fork-Moss (Dicranum polysetum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rugose Fork-Moss belong to?
Rugose Fork-Moss (Dicranum polysetum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Rugose Fork-Moss?
The closest relatives of Rugose Fork-Moss in the genus Dicranum include bendy heron s-bill moss, Bonjean's broom moss, Broom Fork-Moss, confusing broom moss, curly heron's-bill moss.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Dicranum — 16 Species

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bendy heron s-bill moss
Dicranum flexicaule
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Bonjean's broom moss
Dicranum bonjeanii
VU 🐾
Broom Fork-Moss
Dicranum scoparium
LC 🐾
confusing broom moss
Dicranum spadiceum
LC 🐾
curly heron's-bill moss
Dicranum fuscescens
LC 🐾
fragile-leaved broom moss
Dicranum fragilifolium
LC 🐾
green broom moss
Dicranum viride
NT 🐾
Greenland broom moss
Dicranum groenlandicum
NT 🐾
long-forked broom moss
Dicranum elongatum
LC 🐾
Muehlenbeck's broom moss
Dicranum muehlenbeckii
EX
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Rugose Fork-Moss
Dicranum polysetum
LC
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Scott's Fork-moss
Dicranum scottianum
NE 🐾
sharp-leaved broom moss
Dicranum acutifolium
LC 🐾
short-leaved broom moss
Dicranum brevifolium
NE 🐾
spurred broom moss
Dicranum spurium
VU 🐾
variable-leaved broom moss
Dicranum leioneuron
LC
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