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thick ragged moss

Brachythecium turgidum

Least Concern

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family
Brachytheciaceae
Genus
Brachythecium
Species
Brachythecium turgidum (thick ragged moss)

Names in Other Languages

French buissonnette turgide
German Haarähnliches Kurzbüchsenmoos

Similar Species in Brachythecium

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glaucous green ragged moss
Brachythecium rotaeanum
Not Evaluated
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river ragged moss
Brachythecium rivulare
Least Concern
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Rough-Stalked Feather-Moss
Brachythecium rutabulum
Not Evaluated
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Smooth-Stalk Feather-Moss
Brachythecium salebrosum
Least Concern
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Streaky Feather-moss
Brachythecium glareosum
Endangered
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taiga ragged moss
Brachythecium erythrorrhizon
Least Concern
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Tendril Feather-moss
Brachythecium cirrosum
Endangered
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bright ragged moss
Brachythecium laetum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of thick ragged moss?
The scientific name of thick ragged moss is Brachythecium turgidum. It belongs to the genus Brachythecium.
What is the conservation status of thick ragged moss?
thick ragged moss (Brachythecium turgidum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does thick ragged moss live?
thick ragged moss is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does thick ragged moss belong to?
thick ragged moss (Brachythecium turgidum) belongs to the genus Brachythecium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brachytheciaceae.
Is thick ragged moss endangered?
No, thick ragged moss (Brachythecium turgidum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does thick ragged moss belong to?
thick ragged moss (Brachythecium turgidum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of thick ragged moss?
The closest relatives of thick ragged moss in the genus Brachythecium include glaucous green ragged moss, river ragged moss, Rough-Stalked Feather-Moss, Smooth-Stalk Feather-Moss, Streaky Feather-moss.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Brachythecium — 12 Species

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glaucous green ragged moss
Brachythecium rotaeanum
NE 🐾
river ragged moss
Brachythecium rivulare
LC 🐾
Rough-Stalked Feather-Moss
Brachythecium rutabulum
NE
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thick ragged moss
Brachythecium turgidum
LC
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Smooth-Stalk Feather-Moss
Brachythecium salebrosum
LC 🐾
Streaky Feather-moss
Brachythecium glareosum
EN 🐾
taiga ragged moss
Brachythecium erythrorrhizon
LC 🐾
Tendril Feather-moss
Brachythecium cirrosum
EN 🐾
bright ragged moss
Brachythecium laetum
NE 🐾
whitish ragged moss
Brachythecium albicans
LC 🐾
Sand Feather-moss
Brachythecium mildeanum
LC 🐾
field ragged moss
Brachythecium campestre
DD
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