woolly apple moss

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Bartramiales (Bartramiales)

Family

Bartramiaceae

Genus

Philonotis

Species

Philonotis tomentella (woolly apple moss)

Names in Other Languages

French philonotis nordique

German Feinfilziges Quellmoos

Similar Species in Philonotis

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bog apple moss

Philonotis marchica

Vulnerable

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Rigid Apple-moss

Philonotis rigida

Not Evaluated

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Fountain Apple-Moss

Philonotis fontana

Least Concern

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Swan-necked Apple-moss

Philonotis cernua

Not Evaluated

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Spiral Apple-moss

Philonotis seriata

Least Concern

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Thick-nerved Apple-moss

Philonotis calcarea

Vulnerable

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Tufted Apple-Moss

Philonotis caespitosa

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of woolly apple moss?

The scientific name of woolly apple moss is Philonotis tomentella. It belongs to the genus Philonotis.

What is the conservation status of woolly apple moss?

woolly apple moss (Philonotis tomentella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does woolly apple moss live?

woolly apple moss is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does woolly apple moss belong to?

woolly apple moss (Philonotis tomentella) belongs to the genus Philonotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Bartramiaceae.

Is woolly apple moss endangered?

No, woolly apple moss (Philonotis tomentella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does woolly apple moss belong to?

woolly apple moss (Philonotis tomentella) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of woolly apple moss?

The closest relatives of woolly apple moss in the genus Philonotis include bog apple moss, Rigid Apple-moss, Fountain Apple-Moss, Swan-necked Apple-moss, Spiral Apple-moss.