Bryum (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Bryaceae: mosses distinguished by mostly erect and tufted gametophytes and symmetrical short-necked capsules.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Bryum is a type genus of the Bryaceae family, consisting of mosses with distinctive features such as erect and tufted gametophytes.
- The species of Bryum mosses have symmetrical short-necked capsules that aid in their identification.
- Bryum argenteum, a species within the Bryaceae family, forms silvery-green tufts and is commonly found on urban sidewalks.
- In general, Bryum species prefer to grow on a variety of surfaces, from rock to soil.
- Researchers have observed a unique type of leaf arrangement in some species of Bryum.