Genus

Polytrichum

11 species in this taxon

Polytrichum (Polytrichum) is a genus of closely related species sharing distinctive morphological features. Notable species include Bank Haircap Moss, bog haircap moss, Bristly Haircap, and Common Haircap. It belongs to Polytrichaceae (Polytrichaceae).

Species in this Genus

Bank Haircap Moss

Polytrichum formosum

LC

bog haircap moss

Polytrichum strictum

VU

Bristly Haircap

Polytrichum piliferum

LC

Common Haircap

Polytrichum commune

LC

Dense Haircap Moss

Polytrichum perigoniale

NE

Eastern Haircap Moss

Polytrichum pallidisetum

DD

hyperboreal haircap moss

Polytrichum hyperboreum

LC

Jensen's haircap moss

Polytrichum jensenii

LC

juniper haircap moss

Polytrichum juniperinum

NE

Long-Stalked Haircap Moss

Polytrichum longisetum

LC

Swartz's haircap moss

Polytrichum swartzii

LC