Genus

Orthotrichum

12 species in this taxon

Orthotrichum (Orthotrichum) is a genus of closely related species sharing distinctive morphological features. Notable species include dwarf bristle moss, Elegant Bristle-moss, Hooded Bristle-Moss, and pale bristle moss. It belongs to Orthotrichaceae (Orthotrichaceae).

Species in this Genus

White-tipped Bristle-moss

Orthotrichum diaphanum

LC

pale bristle moss

Orthotrichum pallens

LC

Hooded Bristle-Moss

Orthotrichum cupulatum

LC

River Bristle-moss

Orthotrichum rivulare

EN

Elegant Bristle-moss

Orthotrichum pulchellum

LC

sharp-leaved bristle moss

Orthotrichum alpestre

LC

Slender Bristle-moss

Orthotrichum tenellum

LC

Spruce's Bristle-moss

Orthotrichum sprucei

CR

starlike bristle moss

Orthotrichum stellatum

CR

Straw Bristle-moss

Orthotrichum stramineum

LC

Welsh Bristle-moss

Orthotrichum cambrense

DD

dwarf bristle moss

Orthotrichum pumilum

DD