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field ragged moss

Brachythecium campestre

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family
Brachytheciaceae
Genus
Brachythecium
Species
Brachythecium campestre (field ragged moss)

Names in Other Languages

French brachythèque des champs
German Feld-Kurzbüchsenmoos

Similar Species in Brachythecium

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glaucous green ragged moss
Brachythecium rotaeanum
Not Evaluated
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river ragged moss
Brachythecium rivulare
Least Concern
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Rough-Stalked Feather-Moss
Brachythecium rutabulum
Not Evaluated
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thick ragged moss
Brachythecium turgidum
Least Concern
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Smooth-Stalk Feather-Moss
Brachythecium salebrosum
Least Concern
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Streaky Feather-moss
Brachythecium glareosum
Endangered
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taiga ragged moss
Brachythecium erythrorrhizon
Least Concern
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Tendril Feather-moss
Brachythecium cirrosum
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of field ragged moss?
The scientific name of field ragged moss is Brachythecium campestre. It belongs to the genus Brachythecium.
What is the conservation status of field ragged moss?
field ragged moss (Brachythecium campestre) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does field ragged moss live?
field ragged moss is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does field ragged moss belong to?
field ragged moss (Brachythecium campestre) belongs to the genus Brachythecium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brachytheciaceae.
What kingdom does field ragged moss belong to?
field ragged moss (Brachythecium campestre) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of field ragged moss?
The closest relatives of field ragged moss in the genus Brachythecium include glaucous green ragged moss, river ragged moss, Rough-Stalked Feather-Moss, thick ragged moss, Smooth-Stalk Feather-Moss.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Brachythecium — 12 Species

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glaucous green ragged moss
Brachythecium rotaeanum
NE 🐾
river ragged moss
Brachythecium rivulare
LC 🐾
Rough-Stalked Feather-Moss
Brachythecium rutabulum
NE 🐾
thick ragged moss
Brachythecium turgidum
LC 🐾
Smooth-Stalk Feather-Moss
Brachythecium salebrosum
LC 🐾
Streaky Feather-moss
Brachythecium glareosum
EN 🐾
taiga ragged moss
Brachythecium erythrorrhizon
LC 🐾
Tendril Feather-moss
Brachythecium cirrosum
EN 🐾
bright ragged moss
Brachythecium laetum
NE 🐾
whitish ragged moss
Brachythecium albicans
LC 🐾
Sand Feather-moss
Brachythecium mildeanum
LC
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field ragged moss
Brachythecium campestre
DD
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