Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Bryophyta |
Class: | Bryopsida |
Subclass: | Bryidae |
Order: | Hypnales |
Family: | Hylocomiaceae |
Genus: | Rhytidiadelphus |
Species: | R. squarrosus
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Binomial name | |
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus | |
Synonyms [1] | |
Hypnum squarrosum Hedw. |
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus is a species of moss known as springy turf-moss in the United Kingdom,[2][3] and square goose neck moss in the United States.[1][4] 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.