Polytrichum juniperinum
| Polytrichum juniperinum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Polytrichopsida |
| Order: | Polytrichales |
| Family: | Polytrichaceae |
| Genus: | Polytrichum |
| Species: | P. juniperinum
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| Binomial name | |
| Polytrichum juniperinum | |
Polytrichum juniperinum, commonly known as juniper haircap[1] or juniper polytrichum moss,[2] is an evergreen and perennial species of moss that is widely distributed, growing on every continent including Antarctica.[3]
Description
The stems are reddish with grey-green
angiosperms. As a result of this developed system, stems have greater potential for height than in typical mosses.[3]
Distribution
Juniper haircap moss grows across a wide range of habitats but it is most commonly found on dry, acidic, exposed habitats.[4] It is frequent in areas previously disturbed by fire and logging. Other areas they occupy are mineral soil, humus and rocks, stumps, banks, trailsides and dry open woods.[citation needed] Although Juniper haircap moss is not usually found in moist or wet environments, it has been found growing on moist woods and other moist sites such as streambanks.[3]
Reproduction
It is a
calyptra.[3] There are 64 short blunt teeth at the top surrounding the capsule mouth and the hood of the capsule, the calyptra, has long hairs that extends down the entire length of the capsule, hence the name 'haircap moss'.[3]
References
- ^ Edwards, Sean R. (2020). English Name for British Bryophytes (PDF) (Web edition 5.02 ed.). British Bryological Society. p. 79. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Polytrichum juniperinum". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f Fryer, Janet L. "Polytrichum juniperinum". Fire Effects Information System. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "Polytrichum juniperinum". British Mosses and Liverworts, a field guide. The British Bryological Society. Archived from the original on 9 May 2013.
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