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'''Binomial name:''' Dawson superba<br /> | '''Binomial name:''' Dawson superba<br /> | ||
'''Common name:''' Giant moss | '''Common name:''' Giant moss | ||
Dawson superba is found in New Zealand, Australia and New Guinea growing to a height of 60 cm making it the largest in the world. The botanical name Dawsonia is a tribute to the English botanist Dawson Turner (1775 - 1858). The specific name superba comes from Latin and means "great”.<br /> | Dawson superba is found in New Zealand, Australia and New Guinea growing to a height of 60 cm making it the largest in the world. The botanical name Dawsonia is a tribute to the English botanist Dawson Turner (1775 - 1858). The specific name superba comes from Latin and means "great”.<br /> | ||
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The spores are only 6 to 10 micrometers, and are among the smallest among moss spores. They are spread by raindrops falling on the moss. | The spores are only 6 to 10 micrometers, and are among the smallest among moss spores. They are spread by raindrops falling on the moss. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:44, 24 September 2019
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Bryophyta
Class :Polytrichopsida
Order: Polytrichales
Family: Polytrichaceae
Genus: Dawson
Species: D. superba
Binomial name: Dawson superba
Common name: Giant moss
Dawson superba is found in New Zealand, Australia and New Guinea growing to a height of 60 cm making it the largest in the world. The botanical name Dawsonia is a tribute to the English botanist Dawson Turner (1775 - 1858). The specific name superba comes from Latin and means "great”.
Each Dawsonia superba stands alone and has 1.5 mm wide stems which are densely leafy with flat stem leaves.
The spores are only 6 to 10 micrometers, and are among the smallest among moss spores. They are spread by raindrops falling on the moss.
