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confusing broom moss

Dicranum spadiceum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French dicrane boréal
German Kastanienbraunes Gabelzahnmoos

Similar Species in Dicranum

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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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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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Muehlenbeck's broom moss
Dicranum muehlenbeckii
Extinct
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Scott's Fork-moss
Dicranum scottianum
Not Evaluated
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Rugose Fork-Moss
Dicranum polysetum
Least Concern
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Bryophyta
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Bryopsida
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Dicranales
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Dicranaceae
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Dicranum
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of confusing broom moss?
The scientific name of confusing broom moss is Dicranum spadiceum. It belongs to the genus Dicranum.
What is the conservation status of confusing broom moss?
confusing broom moss (Dicranum spadiceum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does confusing broom moss live?
confusing broom moss is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does confusing broom moss belong to?
confusing broom moss (Dicranum spadiceum) belongs to the genus Dicranum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicranaceae.
Is confusing broom moss endangered?
No, confusing broom moss (Dicranum spadiceum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does confusing broom moss belong to?
confusing broom moss (Dicranum spadiceum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of confusing broom moss?
The closest relatives of confusing broom moss in the genus Dicranum include Bonjean's broom moss, Broom Fork-Moss, fragile-leaved broom moss, green broom moss, Greenland broom moss.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Dicranum — 16 Species

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