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Bryum argenteum Hedw.

Silvergreen Bryum Moss
Musci (Moss) - Bryaceae

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Protologue: Species Muscorum Frondosorum 181. 1801.
Pronunciation: Br`y-um ar-gén-te-um
Etymology: Gr. Bryum, moss + argenetum, silver

SDSU Collection with field images


Distribution:

Map from Consortium of Bryophyte Herbaria. This species is distributed worldwide, some infraspecies described. (Click to see current herbarium records.)  


 

Bryum argenteum
Note tightly appressed leaves, each leave with an awn or apiculum. Plants appear whitish-green, hence the scientific and common names.
Images courtesy of M.G.Simpson. Upper two images: iNat Observation 148258939
Lower image taken in lab from live material.

Consortium of Bryophyte Herbaria Records & Images

iNaturalist Images

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