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short-leaved broom moss

Dicranum brevifolium

Not Evaluated

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

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

French dicrane crispé
German Kurzblättriges 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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of short-leaved broom moss?
The scientific name of short-leaved broom moss is Dicranum brevifolium. It belongs to the genus Dicranum.
Where does short-leaved broom moss live?
short-leaved broom moss is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does short-leaved broom moss belong to?
short-leaved broom moss (Dicranum brevifolium) belongs to the genus Dicranum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicranaceae.
What kingdom does short-leaved broom moss belong to?
short-leaved broom moss (Dicranum brevifolium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of short-leaved broom moss?
The closest relatives of short-leaved 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 — 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 🐾
fragile-leaved broom moss
Dicranum fragilifolium
LC 🐾
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
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short-leaved broom moss
Dicranum brevifolium
NE
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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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