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Mnium

Mnium

9.9
A moss with larger bright green leaves that grows in damp shady places
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Mnium
  • The forest floor was covered in lush Mnium that thrived in the damp shade.

Examples

  • Unlike Bryum, Mnium often displays brighter green leaves and a larger growth habit.

  • Botanists identified several species of Mnium during their field study.

  • Look at the Mnium!

  • The Mnium species thrives in damp environments.

  • The forest floor was covered in lush Mnium that thrived in the damp shade.

  • Botanists identified several species of Mnium during their field study.

  • Unlike Bryum, Mnium often displays brighter green leaves and a larger growth habit.

Synonyms

genus Mnium
vsMnium
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of moss plants usually larger than most others with leaves that have a central rib

specifies they are often found in moist habitats

Compounds

genus Mnium
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of moss plants usually larger than most others with leaves that have a central rib

Surface Forms

Mnium singular
Mnia plural

Etymology

The word Mnium comes from an old Greek word mnion, which means 'moss'. That's why the name was given to this group of moss plants.