Plagiothecium

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Plagiothecium

Description Plagiothecium is a genus of moss that belongs to the family Brachytheciaceae. It is commonly found in temperate regions throughout the world, especially in forests and wetlands. The name Plagiothecium is derived from the Greek words “plagios” and “thekion,” which mean “oblique” and “little case,” respectively. This refers to the shape of the moss’s capsule, which is oblique or…