Bryum radiculosum Brid.
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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.
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Family
Bryaceae
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Scientific Name
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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.
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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.