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fragile-leaved broom moss

Dicranum fragilifolium

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Dicranales (Dicranales)
Family
Dicranaceae
Genus
Dicranum
Species
Dicranum fragilifolium (fragile-leaved broom moss)

Names in Other Languages

French dicrane à feuilles fragiles

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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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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sharp-leaved broom moss
Dicranum acutifolium
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 3 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
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fragile-leaved broom moss
Dicranum fragilifolium
LC
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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 🐾
confusing broom moss
Dicranum spadiceum
LC 🐾
curly heron's-bill moss
Dicranum fuscescens
LC
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