Orthotrichum lyellii

Orthotrichum lyellii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Bryophyta
Class: Bryopsida
Subclass: Bryidae
Order: Orthotrichales
Family: Orthotrichaceae
Genus: Orthotrichum
Species:
O. lyellii
Binomial name
Orthotrichum lyellii
Synonyms
  • Pulvigera lyellii (Hook. & Taylor) Plášek, Sawicki & Ochyra

Orthotrichum lyellii, also known as Lyell's bristle moss,[1] is a species of acrocarpous moss belonging to the family Orthotrichaceae.[1][2] O. lyellii can be found throughout western North America and Europe.[3][4] It is found most commonly growing epiphytically on a variety of trees, and less commonly on rocks or boulder substrates.[5]

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  5. ^ Vitt, Dale; Sargent, Malcolm; Shevock, James (2016-12-01). "Range Extensions for Orthotrichum lyellii, O. papillosum , and O. pylaisii , with Comments on Taxonomic Distinctions". Evansia. 33 (4): 2016–169. doi:10.1639/0747-9859-33.4.169. S2CID 131907293.