Hedwigia

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Hedwigia

Description Hedwigia is a genus of moss that is named after Johann Hedwig, a German botanist who is considered the father of modern bryology. Hedwigia moss is widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, where it is found growing on soil, rocks, and tree trunks. There are approximately 40 species of Hedwigia, and they are commonly referred to as “needle moss”…