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Muehlenbeck's broom moss

Dicranum muehlenbeckii

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Dicranales (Dicranales)
Family
Dicranaceae
Genus
Dicranum
Species
Dicranum muehlenbeckii (Muehlenbeck's broom moss)

Names in Other Languages

French dicrane laineux
German Weißfilziges Gabelzahnmoos

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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fragile-leaved broom moss
Dicranum fragilifolium
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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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 Muehlenbeck's broom moss?
The scientific name of Muehlenbeck's broom moss is Dicranum muehlenbeckii. It belongs to the genus Dicranum.
What is the conservation status of Muehlenbeck's broom moss?
Muehlenbeck's broom moss (Dicranum muehlenbeckii) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Muehlenbeck's broom moss live?
Muehlenbeck's broom moss is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Muehlenbeck's broom moss belong to?
Muehlenbeck's broom moss (Dicranum muehlenbeckii) belongs to the genus Dicranum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicranaceae.
What kingdom does Muehlenbeck's broom moss belong to?
Muehlenbeck's broom moss (Dicranum muehlenbeckii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Muehlenbeck's broom moss?
The closest relatives of Muehlenbeck's broom moss in the genus Dicranum include Bonjean's broom moss, Broom Fork-Moss, fragile-leaved broom moss, green broom moss, Greenland broom moss.

Native Range — 4 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 🐾
fragile-leaved broom moss
Dicranum fragilifolium
LC 🐾
green broom moss
Dicranum viride
NT 🐾
Greenland broom moss
Dicranum groenlandicum
NT
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Muehlenbeck's broom moss
Dicranum muehlenbeckii
EX
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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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