marsh leafy moss

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Bryales (Bryales)

Family

Mniaceae

Genus

Plagiomnium

Species

Plagiomnium ellipticum (marsh leafy moss)

Names in Other Languages

French mnie à feuilles elliptiques

German Ellipsenblättriges Kriechsternmoos

Similar Species in Plagiomnium

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alpine leafy moss

Plagiomnium medium

Least Concern

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long-beaked leafy moss

Plagiomnium rostratum

Least Concern

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Many-Fruited Thyme-Moss

Plagiomnium affine

Least Concern

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Hart's-tongue Thyme-moss

Plagiomnium undulatum

Least Concern

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Tall Thyme-Moss

Plagiomnium elatum

Least Concern

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Toothed Plagiomnium Moss

Plagiomnium cuspidatum

Vulnerable

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curved leafy moss

Plagiomnium curvatulum

Data Deficient

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Drummond's leafy moss

Plagiomnium drummondii

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of marsh leafy moss?

The scientific name of marsh leafy moss is Plagiomnium ellipticum. It belongs to the genus Plagiomnium.

What is the conservation status of marsh leafy moss?

marsh leafy moss (Plagiomnium ellipticum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does marsh leafy moss live?

marsh leafy moss is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does marsh leafy moss belong to?

marsh leafy moss (Plagiomnium ellipticum) belongs to the genus Plagiomnium, which is part of the taxonomic family Mniaceae.

Is marsh leafy moss endangered?

No, marsh leafy moss (Plagiomnium ellipticum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does marsh leafy moss belong to?

marsh leafy moss (Plagiomnium ellipticum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of marsh leafy moss?

The closest relatives of marsh leafy moss in the genus Plagiomnium include alpine leafy moss, long-beaked leafy moss, Many-Fruited Thyme-Moss, Hart's-tongue Thyme-moss, Tall Thyme-Moss.