silvergreen bryum moss |
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Bryum argenteum |
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| Taxonomy | Phylum: |
Bryophyta (mosses and liverworts) |
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Class: |
Bryopsida (true mosses) |
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Subclass: |
Bryidae |
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Superorder: |
Bryanae |
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Order: |
Bryales |
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Family: |
Bryaceae |
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| Nativity | Native |
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| Status | Common |
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| Habitat | Disturbed areas; environments with high atmospheric polution; areas with high nitrogen, such as kennels and golf course putting greens and tees. |
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| Identification | This moss is easily recognized without a microscope or even a hand lens. The common name refers to the silvery color of the foliage. |
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| Synonyms | Bryum argenteum var. lanatum Bryum argenteum var. majus Bryum lanatum |
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| Common Names |
silver moss silvergreen bryum moss silvery thread moss |
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