Norway screw moss

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Pottiales (Pottiales)

Family

Pottiaceae

Genus

Syntrichia

Species

Syntrichia norvegica (Norway screw moss)

Names in Other Languages

French tortule des rochers

German Nordwegisches Drehzahnmoos

Similar Species in Syntrichia

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sidewalk screw moss

Syntrichia ruralis

Least Concern

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Small Hairy Screw-moss

Syntrichia laevipila

Vulnerable

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Brown Screw-moss

Syntrichia princeps

Near Threatened

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Water Screw-moss

Syntrichia latifolia

Endangered

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Intermediate Screw-moss

Syntrichia montana

Least Concern

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Lesser Screw-moss

Syntrichia virescens

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Norway screw moss?

The scientific name of Norway screw moss is Syntrichia norvegica. It belongs to the genus Syntrichia.

What is the conservation status of Norway screw moss?

Norway screw moss (Syntrichia norvegica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Norway screw moss live?

Norway screw moss is found in Distributed across Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Norway screw moss belong to?

Norway screw moss (Syntrichia norvegica) belongs to the genus Syntrichia, which is part of the taxonomic family Pottiaceae.

Is Norway screw moss endangered?

No, Norway screw moss (Syntrichia norvegica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Norway screw moss belong to?

Norway screw moss (Syntrichia norvegica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Norway screw moss?

The closest relatives of Norway screw moss in the genus Syntrichia include sidewalk screw moss, Small Hairy Screw-moss, Brown Screw-moss, Water Screw-moss, Intermediate Screw-moss.