Green shield-moss
Buxbaumia viridis
About
Buxbaumia viridis, also known as the green shield-moss, is a rare bryophyte found sporadically throughout the northern hemisphere. The gametophyte of this moss is not macroscopically visible; the large, distinct sporophyte of B. viridis is the only identifying structure of this moss. This moss can be found singularly or in small groups on decaying wood, mostly in humid, sub-alpine to alpine Picea abies, Abies alba, or mixed tree forests. This moss is rare and conservation efforts are being made in most countries B. viridis is found in.
- Family
- Buxbaumiaceae
How to use it
Buxbaumia moss is primarily valued for its ecological role in forest ecosystems. It helps retain moisture and provides habitat for small organisms. Conservation efforts are crucial for this rare species, as it contributes to biodiversity in its native habitats.
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In the kitchen
Buxbaumia moss is not eaten by humans. It’s a unique plant that plays a role in its ecosystem but isn’t suitable for culinary use.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Buxbaumia viridis
- Slug
- buxbaumia-viridis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Buxbaumiaceae
- Genus
- Buxbaumia
- Species
- viridis
- Wikidata QID
- Q146270
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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