Family
Polytrichaceae
24 species in this taxon
Polytrichaceae (Polytrichaceae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 6 genuss with 24 known species. This includes the genus groups Atrichum, Oligotrichum, Pogonatum, Polytrichastrum, Polytrichum, and Psilopilum. Among its members, 5 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Polytrichales (Polytrichales).