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Dicranum

Dicranum

9.9
A small green moss with forked leaves that grows in patches on the ground
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Dicranum
  • The distinctive forked leaves help botanists distinguish Dicranum from similar moss genera.

Examples

  • The forest floor was covered with patches of Dicranum thriving in the shade.

  • Researchers identified three species of Dicranum in the mountainous region.

  • The Dicranum moss thrives in moist environments.

  • Have you seen the Dicranum growing near the stream?

  • The distinctive forked leaves help botanists distinguish Dicranum from similar moss genera.

  • Researchers identified three species of Dicranum in the mountainous region.

  • The forest floor was covered with patches of Dicranum thriving in the shade.

Surface Forms

Dicranum singular
Dicranums plural

Etymology

Dicranum comes from Greek parts that mean 'two' (di-) and 'head' or 'point' (-cran-). Because many types have forked, two‑pronged leaves, the name helps you remember these are mosses with a forked tip.