Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
mariniana
ID:
1174312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sayre

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 58: 323 1955

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173650



Common Names

  • Marine Grimmia
  • Grimmia mariniana
  • Mariniana Grimmia


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Description

Grimmia mariniana (also called Marin's Grimmia, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Grimmiaceae family. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with small, round capsules. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia mariniana is used as a soil stabilizer and can be used in erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grimmia mariniana flower is small and inconspicuous, and is usually yellowish-green in color. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a small, light green leaf with a pointed tip.

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Where to Find Grimmia mariniana

Grimmia mariniana can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Grimmia genus

Grimmia texicana, Grimmia vaginulata, Grimmia percarinata, Grimmia abyssinica, Grimmia alpestris, Grimmia americana, Grimmia anodon, Grimmia anomala, Grimmia arctica, Grimmia arenaria, Grimmia arizonae, Grimmia atrata, Grimmia austrofunalis, Grimmia bicolor, Grimmia caespiticia, Grimmia camonia, Grimmia capillata, Grimmia crinita, Grimmia crinitoleucophaea, Grimmia cyathocarpa, Grimmia decipiens, Grimmia donniana, Grimmia elatior, Grimmia elongata, Grimmia funalis, Grimmia fuscolutea, Grimmia gebhardii, Grimmia hamulosa, Grimmia handelii, Grimmia hartmanii, Grimmia herzogii, Grimmia humilis, Grimmia incurva, Grimmia involucrata, Grimmia khasiana, Grimmia kidderi, Grimmia laevigata, Grimmia leibergii, Grimmia lisae, Grimmia longicaulis, Grimmia longirostris, Grimmia macrotheca, Grimmia mariniana, Grimmia mollis, Grimmia montana, Grimmia moxleyi, Grimmia muehlenbeckii, Grimmia navicularis, Grimmia nepalensis, Grimmia nivalis,

Species in the Grimmiaceae family

Bucklandiella shevockii, Bucklandiella allanfifei, Bucklandiella pycnotricha, Bucklandiella elegans, Bucklandiella angustissima, Bucklandiella depressa, Bucklandiella dichelymoides, Bucklandiella subcrispipila, Bucklandiella crumiana, Bucklandiella araucana, Bucklandiella affinis, Bucklandiella afoninae, Bucklandiella albipilifera, Bucklandiella angustifolia, Bucklandiella brevipes, Bucklandiella compactula, Bucklandiella crispipila, Bucklandiella cucullatula, Bucklandiella cucullatifolia, Bucklandiella cylindropyxis, Bucklandiella decurrens, Bucklandiella didyma, Bucklandiella elliptica, Bucklandiella emersa, Bucklandiella fuscescens, Bucklandiella fuscolutea, Bucklandiella gracillima, Bucklandiella grimmioides, Bucklandiella heterosticha, Bucklandiella heterostichoides, Bucklandiella himalayana, Bucklandiella joseph-hookeri, Bucklandiella laeta, Bucklandiella lamprocarpa, Bucklandiella lawtonae, Bucklandiella lepervanchei, Bucklandiella lusitanica, Bucklandiella macounii, Bucklandiella membranacea, Bucklandiella microcarpa, Bucklandiella minuta, Bucklandiella nitidula, Bucklandiella obesa, Bucklandiella obtusa, Bucklandiella occidentalis, Bucklandiella ochracea, Bucklandiella orthotrichacea, Bucklandiella pachydictyon, Bucklandiella vulcanicola, Bucklandiella pacifica,

References

Geneva Sayre (1911-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sayre' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35147023: Based on data supplied by Bryonames