Bryum radiculosum Brid.

  • Authority

    Sharp, Aaron J., et al. 1994. The Moss Flora of Mexico. Part One: Sphagnales to Bryales. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 69 (1): 1-452.

  • Family

    Bryaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Bryum radiculosum Brid.

  • Description

    Species Description - Differing from B. subapiculatum as follows: Plants lustrous; gemmae on rhizoids generally smaller; costa yellow, usually longer-excurrent; cells subquadrate or short-rectangular below; peristome teeth united at base.

  • Discussion

    Fig. 350

    B. radiculosum Brid., Muse. Recent. Suppl. 3: 18. 1817.

    B.fendleri C. Mull., Linnaea 42: 475. 1879.

    On relatively to quite dry soil, calcareous rock, or cement walls in open to semi-shaded sites; Oaxaca, San Luis Potosi.—Mexico; widespread in subtropical to temperate areas in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.