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Delicate Fern Moss

Thuidium delicatulum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family
Thuidiaceae
Genus
Thuidium
Species
Thuidium delicatulum (Delicate Fern Moss)

Names in Other Languages

French mousse fougère
German Zartes Thujamoos

Similar Species in Thuidium

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Common Tamarisk-Moss
Thuidium tamariscinum
Least Concern
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hook-leaved fern moss
Thuidium recognitum
Extinct
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Philibert's fern moss
Thuidium assimile
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Delicate Fern Moss?
The scientific name of Delicate Fern Moss is Thuidium delicatulum. It belongs to the genus Thuidium.
Where does Delicate Fern Moss live?
Delicate Fern Moss is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, United States.
What family does Delicate Fern Moss belong to?
Delicate Fern Moss (Thuidium delicatulum) belongs to the genus Thuidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Thuidiaceae.
What kingdom does Delicate Fern Moss belong to?
Delicate Fern Moss (Thuidium delicatulum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Delicate Fern Moss?
The closest relatives of Delicate Fern Moss in the genus Thuidium include Common Tamarisk-Moss, hook-leaved fern moss, Philibert's fern moss.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Thuidium — 4 Species

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Common Tamarisk-Moss
Thuidium tamariscinum
LC 🐾
hook-leaved fern moss
Thuidium recognitum
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Philibert's fern moss
Thuidium assimile
VU
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Delicate Fern Moss
Thuidium delicatulum
NE
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