11,709 observationsVulnerable
Square Gooseneck Moss
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Bryophyta ›Class: Bryopsida ›Order: Hypnales ›Family: Hylocomiaceae ›Genus: Rhytidiadelphus
About
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus is a species of moss known as springy turf-moss in the United Kingdom, and square goose neck moss in the United States. It is widespread in Eurasia and North America, and has been introduced to the Southern Hemisphere. It has broad ecological tolerances, and is usually found in man-made habitats such as lawns and golf courses. It is most closely related to R. subpinnatus, with which it is often confused.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Square Gooseneck Moss is Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus.
- The Square Gooseneck Moss has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Square Gooseneck Moss belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Square Gooseneck Moss belongs to the phylum Bryophyta.
- Square Gooseneck Moss belongs to the class Bryopsida.
- Square Gooseneck Moss belongs to the order Hypnales.
- Square Gooseneck Moss belongs to the family Hylocomiaceae.
- Square Gooseneck Moss belongs to the genus Rhytidiadelphus.