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sharp-leaved bristle moss

Orthotrichum alpestre

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French houppe des montagnes
German Alpen-Goldhaarmoos

Similar Species in Orthotrichum

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White-tipped Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum diaphanum
Least Concern
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pale bristle moss
Orthotrichum pallens
Least Concern
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Hooded Bristle-Moss
Orthotrichum cupulatum
Least Concern
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River Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum rivulare
Endangered
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Elegant Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum pulchellum
Least Concern
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Slender Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum tenellum
Least Concern
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Spruce's Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum sprucei
Critically Endangered
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starlike bristle moss
Orthotrichum stellatum
Critically Endangered
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Bryophyta
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Bryopsida
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Orthotrichales
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Orthotrichaceae
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Orthotrichum
Genus

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vs White-tipped Bristle-moss vs pale bristle moss vs Hooded Bristle-Moss vs River Bristle-moss

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sharp-leaved bristle moss?
The scientific name of sharp-leaved bristle moss is Orthotrichum alpestre. It belongs to the genus Orthotrichum.
What is the conservation status of sharp-leaved bristle moss?
sharp-leaved bristle moss (Orthotrichum alpestre) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does sharp-leaved bristle moss live?
sharp-leaved bristle moss is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does sharp-leaved bristle moss belong to?
sharp-leaved bristle moss (Orthotrichum alpestre) belongs to the genus Orthotrichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Orthotrichaceae.
Is sharp-leaved bristle moss endangered?
No, sharp-leaved bristle moss (Orthotrichum alpestre) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does sharp-leaved bristle moss belong to?
sharp-leaved bristle moss (Orthotrichum alpestre) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of sharp-leaved bristle moss?
The closest relatives of sharp-leaved bristle moss in the genus Orthotrichum include White-tipped Bristle-moss, pale bristle moss, Hooded Bristle-Moss, River Bristle-moss, Elegant Bristle-moss.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Orthotrichum — 12 Species

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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
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sharp-leaved bristle moss
Orthotrichum alpestre
LC
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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
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