Meesiaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Splachnales, class Bryopsida. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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Paludella squarrosa (Hedw.) Brid.
The angled paludella moss Paludella squarrosa is a Northern Hemisphere native mo…
Leptobryum pyriforme (Hedw.) Wilson
Leptobryum pyriforme is a cosmopolitan Bryaceae moss that can grow in dark place…
Meesia triquetra (L. ex Jolycl.) Ångstr.
Meesia triquetra is a circumboreal dioicous moss that grows in extreme rich fens…
Meesiaceae plants belong to the Splachnales order in the Plantae kingdom. It is well known for being able to use artificial light to grow successfully in environments that have no natural light, an example of such a habitat being Crystal Cave in Wisconsin. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Meesiaceae is classified in the order Splachnales, class Bryopsida, phylum Bryophyta. Meesia triquetra is easily recognized by its distinct three-ranked leaf arrangement and its dioicous nature.
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