mountain hair moss

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

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Polytrichopsida (Polytrichopsida)

Order

Polytrichales (Polytrichales)

Family

Polytrichaceae

Genus

Pogonatum

Species

Pogonatum dentatum (mountain hair moss)

Names in Other Languages

French perce-mousse denté

Similar Species in Pogonatum

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Aloe Haircap

Pogonatum aloides

Least Concern

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urn hair moss

Pogonatum urnigerum

Vulnerable

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Dwarf Haircap

Pogonatum nanum

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mountain hair moss?

The scientific name of mountain hair moss is Pogonatum dentatum. It belongs to the genus Pogonatum.

What is the conservation status of mountain hair moss?

mountain hair moss (Pogonatum dentatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does mountain hair moss live?

mountain hair moss is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does mountain hair moss belong to?

mountain hair moss (Pogonatum dentatum) belongs to the genus Pogonatum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polytrichaceae.

Is mountain hair moss endangered?

No, mountain hair moss (Pogonatum dentatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does mountain hair moss belong to?

mountain hair moss (Pogonatum dentatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of mountain hair moss?

The closest relatives of mountain hair moss in the genus Pogonatum include Aloe Haircap, urn hair moss, Dwarf Haircap.