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spurred broom moss

Dicranum spurium

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Dicranales (Dicranales)

Species

Dicranum spurium (spurred broom moss)

Names in Other Languages

French bifurque bâtarde

German Unechtes Gabelzahnmoos

Similar Species in Dicranum

fragile-leaved broom moss

Dicranum fragilifolium

Dicranum groenlandicum

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of spurred broom moss?

The scientific name of spurred broom moss is Dicranum spurium. It belongs to the genus Dicranum.

What is the conservation status of spurred broom moss?

spurred broom moss (Dicranum spurium) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does spurred broom moss live?

spurred broom moss is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does spurred broom moss belong to?

spurred broom moss (Dicranum spurium) belongs to the genus Dicranum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicranaceae.

Is spurred broom moss endangered?

Yes, spurred broom moss (Dicranum spurium) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does spurred broom moss belong to?

spurred broom moss (Dicranum spurium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of spurred broom moss?

The closest relatives of spurred broom moss in the genus Dicranum include Bonjean's broom moss, Broom Fork-Moss, fragile-leaved broom moss, green broom moss, Greenland broom moss.