How to Identify Bryaceae
Bryaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Bryales, class Bryopsida. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Bryaceae Species
Bryum argenteum Hedw.
Bryum argenteum Hedw.
Bryum argenteum Hedw. is a widespread, drought and pollution tolerant moss commo…
Rosulabryum capillare (Hedw.) J.R.Spence
Rosulabryum capillare (Hedw.) J.R.Spence
Rosulabryum capillare, or capillary threadmoss, is a widely distributed moss tha…
Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum (Hedw.) J.R.Spence & H.P.Ramsay ex Holyoak & N.Pedersen
Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum (Hedw.) J.R.Spence & H.P.Ramsay ex Holyoak & N.Pedersen
Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum is a medium to large moss with a bipolar distribut…
Gemmabryum caespiticium (Hedw.) J.R.Spence
Gemmabryum caespiticium (Hedw.) J.R.Spence
Gemmabryum caespiticium, handbell moss, is an almost cosmopolitan moss that can …
Rhodobryum roseum (Hedw.) Limpr.
Rhodobryum roseum (Hedw.) Limpr.
Rhodobryum roseum is a distinctive rosette-forming medicinal moss that is often …
Gemmabryum dichotomum (Hedw.) J.R.Spence & H.P.Ramsay
Gemmabryum dichotomum (Hedw.) J.R.Spence & H.P.Ramsay
Gemmabryum dichotomum is a moss species in the Bryaceae family found across temp…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Bryaceae?
Bryaceae plants belong to the Bryales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 16 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Bryaceae?
Bryaceae is classified in the order Bryales, class Bryopsida, phylum Bryophyta. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.
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