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dwarf bristle moss

Orthotrichum pumilum

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Luxembourg, and United States.

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Orthotrichales (Orthotrichales)
Family
Orthotrichaceae
Genus
Orthotrichum
Species
Orthotrichum pumilum (dwarf bristle moss)

Names in Other Languages

French houppe minuscule

Similar Species in Orthotrichum

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White-tipped Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum diaphanum
Least Concern
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pale bristle moss
Orthotrichum pallens
Least Concern
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Hooded Bristle-Moss
Orthotrichum cupulatum
Least Concern
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River Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum rivulare
Endangered
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Elegant Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum pulchellum
Least Concern
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sharp-leaved bristle moss
Orthotrichum alpestre
Least Concern
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Slender Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum tenellum
Least Concern
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Spruce's Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum sprucei
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of dwarf bristle moss?
The scientific name of dwarf bristle moss is Orthotrichum pumilum. It belongs to the genus Orthotrichum.
What is the conservation status of dwarf bristle moss?
dwarf bristle moss (Orthotrichum pumilum) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does dwarf bristle moss live?
dwarf bristle moss is found in Distributed across Denmark, Luxembourg, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Luxembourg, United States.
What family does dwarf bristle moss belong to?
dwarf bristle moss (Orthotrichum pumilum) belongs to the genus Orthotrichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Orthotrichaceae.
What kingdom does dwarf bristle moss belong to?
dwarf bristle moss (Orthotrichum pumilum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of dwarf bristle moss?
The closest relatives of dwarf bristle moss in the genus Orthotrichum include White-tipped Bristle-moss, pale bristle moss, Hooded Bristle-Moss, River Bristle-moss, Elegant Bristle-moss.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Orthotrichum — 12 Species

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White-tipped Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum diaphanum
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pale bristle moss
Orthotrichum pallens
LC 🐾
Hooded Bristle-Moss
Orthotrichum cupulatum
LC 🐾
River Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum rivulare
EN 🐾
Elegant Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum pulchellum
LC 🐾
sharp-leaved bristle moss
Orthotrichum alpestre
LC 🐾
Slender Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum tenellum
LC 🐾
Spruce's Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum sprucei
CR 🐾
starlike bristle moss
Orthotrichum stellatum
CR 🐾
Straw Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum stramineum
LC 🐾
Welsh Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum cambrense
DD
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dwarf bristle moss
Orthotrichum pumilum
DD
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