Philonotis marchica

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Philonotis marchica is a species of moss belonging to the family Bartramiaceae.[1]

Philonotis marchica
Scientific classification Edit this 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 species 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 [nl].[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

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  1. ^ a b "Philonotis marchica Bridel, 1827". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Onderzoekers ontdekken zeer zeldzame mossoort in Overijssels natuurgebied". NU.nl. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Zeer zeldzaam mos gevonden in nationaal park in Overijssel". De Telegraaf. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.