KNP Rare Plants Database


 
KY Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves





Orthotrichum diaphanum
Family: Orthotrichaceae

Protection Status:
State Status:  E
USFWS Status: 

Global Rank: G5
State Rank: S1?

   


Habitat:
On the bark of hardwood trees (although in Kentucky found on a conifer) in dry areas, rarely on rock.

Species Description:
Moss.

Phenology:


Additional Information at NatureServe

Diagnostic Characteristics:


Management:
Grazing or browsing pressure, vegetation removal may be detrimental.

Global Range:


Known Kentucky Occurrences:
Species occurrence map

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Data Last Updated: November 2018
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