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Swartz's haircap moss

Polytrichum swartzii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Polytrichopsida (Polytrichopsida)
Order
Polytrichales (Polytrichales)
Family
Polytrichaceae
Genus
Polytrichum
Species
Polytrichum swartzii (Swartz's haircap moss)

Names in Other Languages

French polytric variable

Similar Species in Polytrichum

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Bank Haircap Moss
Polytrichum formosum
Least Concern
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bog haircap moss
Polytrichum strictum
Vulnerable
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Common Haircap
Polytrichum commune
Least Concern
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hyperboreal haircap moss
Polytrichum hyperboreum
Least Concern
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juniper haircap moss
Polytrichum juniperinum
Not Evaluated
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Long-Stalked Haircap Moss
Polytrichum longisetum
Least Concern
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Jensen's haircap moss
Polytrichum jensenii
Least Concern
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Bristly Haircap
Polytrichum piliferum
Least Concern
View all species in Polytrichum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Swartz's haircap moss?
The scientific name of Swartz's haircap moss is Polytrichum swartzii. It belongs to the genus Polytrichum.
What is the conservation status of Swartz's haircap moss?
Swartz's haircap moss (Polytrichum swartzii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Swartz's haircap moss live?
Swartz's haircap moss is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Swartz's haircap moss belong to?
Swartz's haircap moss (Polytrichum swartzii) belongs to the genus Polytrichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polytrichaceae.
Is Swartz's haircap moss endangered?
No, Swartz's haircap moss (Polytrichum swartzii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Swartz's haircap moss belong to?
Swartz's haircap moss (Polytrichum swartzii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Swartz's haircap moss?
The closest relatives of Swartz's haircap moss in the genus Polytrichum include Bank Haircap Moss, bog haircap moss, Common Haircap, hyperboreal haircap moss, juniper haircap moss.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Polytrichum — 11 Species

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Bank Haircap Moss
Polytrichum formosum
LC 🐾
bog haircap moss
Polytrichum strictum
VU 🐾
Common Haircap
Polytrichum commune
LC 🐾
hyperboreal haircap moss
Polytrichum hyperboreum
LC 🐾
juniper haircap moss
Polytrichum juniperinum
NE 🐾
Long-Stalked Haircap Moss
Polytrichum longisetum
LC 🐾
Jensen's haircap moss
Polytrichum jensenii
LC
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Swartz's haircap moss
Polytrichum swartzii
LC
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Bristly Haircap
Polytrichum piliferum
LC 🐾
Eastern Haircap Moss
Polytrichum pallidisetum
DD 🐾
Dense Haircap Moss
Polytrichum perigoniale
NE
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