Philonotis marchica
Philonotis marchica is a species of moss belonging to the family Bartramiaceae.[1]
| Philonotis marchica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Bryidae |
| Order: | Bartramiales |
| Family: | Bartramiaceae |
| Genus: | Philonotis |
| Species: | P. marchica |
| Binomial name | |
| Philonotis marchica Bridel, 1827 | |
This moss spicies has thin, erect stems and forms a felt-like layer. The species thrives in peat bogs, on or near the water. The moss can also float. The moss is found always in very small growing places.[2]
It has almost cosmopolitan distribution.[1] The moss is described as rare (in Europe).[2] In the Netherlands, where it is almost non-existent, it is on the Dutch red list.[2] It was in the Netherlands in the national news in January 2023, after the moss was found in Weerribben-Wieden National Park.[2][3]
References
- "Philonotis marchica Bridel, 1827". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- "Onderzoekers ontdekken zeer zeldzame mossoort in Overijssels natuurgebied". NU.nl. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- "Zeer zeldzaam mos gevonden in nationaal park in Overijssel". De Telegraaf. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
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