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Scott's Fork-moss

Dicranum scottianum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal

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 Scott's Fork-moss?
The scientific name of Scott's Fork-moss is Dicranum scottianum. It belongs to the genus Dicranum.
Where does Scott's Fork-moss live?
Scott's Fork-moss is found in Found in Portugal.. Countries include Portugal.
What family does Scott's Fork-moss belong to?
Scott's Fork-moss (Dicranum scottianum) belongs to the genus Dicranum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicranaceae.
What kingdom does Scott's Fork-moss belong to?
Scott's Fork-moss (Dicranum scottianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Scott's Fork-moss?
The closest relatives of Scott's 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 — 1 Countries

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Genus Dicranum — 16 Species

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bendy heron s-bill moss
Dicranum flexicaule
LC 🐾
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 🐾
Rugose Fork-Moss
Dicranum polysetum
LC
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Scott's Fork-moss
Dicranum scottianum
NE
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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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