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Redshank

Ceratodon purpureus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Bryophyta ›Class: Bryopsida ›Order: Dicranales ›Family: Ditrichaceae ›Genus: Ceratodon

About

Ceratodon purpureus is a dioicous moss with a color ranging from yellow-green to red. The height amounts to 3 centimeters. It is found worldwide, mainly in urban areas and next to roads on dry sand soils. It can grow in a very wide variety of habitats, from polluted highway shoulders and mine tailings to areas recently denuded by wildfire to the bright slopes of Antarctica. Its common names include redshank, purple forkmoss, ceratodon moss, fire moss,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Redshank?
The scientific name of Redshank is Ceratodon purpureus.
What is the conservation status of Redshank?
The Redshank has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Redshank belong to?
Redshank belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Redshank belong to?
Redshank belongs to the phylum Bryophyta.
What class does Redshank belong to?
Redshank belongs to the class Bryopsida.
What order does Redshank belong to?
Redshank belongs to the order Dicranales.
What family does Redshank belong to?
Redshank belongs to the family Ditrichaceae.
What genus does Redshank belong to?
Redshank belongs to the genus Ceratodon.