Bryobrittonia
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Genus: | Bryobrittonia R. S. Williams
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Species: | B. longipes
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Bryobrittonia longipes (Mitten) D. G. Horton
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Bryobrittonia is a genus of moss in the family Encalyptaceae; it contains the single species Bryobrittonia longipes. This species grows on calcareous soil in cooler climates of North America, Europe, and central Asia.[1]
The genus is named in honor of Elizabeth Gertrude Britton,[2] founder of the Wild Flower Preservation Society of America.
References
- ^ Magill, Robert E. (2002). "Encalyptaceae". Flora of North America. Vol. 27. pp. 170–179. ISBN 978-0-19-531823-4.
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This genus is dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth G. Britton, by whose aid so many American students of our mosses have been encouraged.