The deciduous moss class gives us well-known species of moss
With more than 15,000 species, mosses (Bryophyta) are the largest division of plants. Due to their habit with sprouts and tiny leaflets, they come closest to the popular idea of moss plants. In addition, some of the most popular types of moss that make the garden feel good and bad are represented in this section.
- Peat mosses (Sphagnidae), whose water-tolerant species we owe the peat substrate that is so important in the garden
- Sphagnum, as a subspecies of the peat moss, provides valuable services in the cultivation of Orchids
- Multi-fruited Leskemoos (Leskea polycarpa), a typical representative of moss carpets in floodplains and on tree trunks
- Sparse wrinkle brother (Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus) representative of the deciduous moss species that matt our lawn
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The survivors within the Moss Department are the Klaffmoose (Andreaeidae). Their species colonize mountain rock in all locations and can still be found at heights of 5,000 meters.
Decorative and helpful - these liverwort species are convincing
In terms of diversity, the liverwort class with 10,000 species can easily compete with deciduous mosses. The majority of liverworts do not develop leaflets, but a highly complex, thread-like thallus. The round shape of the foliage is noticeable on leafy species eye, which - in contrast to deciduous moss - often does not have a midrib. These types are familiar to home gardeners:
- Well liver moss (Marchantia polymorpha), which made a name for itself in 2013 as moss of the year
- Bidentate comb moss (Lophocolea bidentata) is a widespread lawn weed because it tolerates drought well
- Tender liverwort (Monosolenium tenerum), the popular type of moss with a large thallus for the aquarium
Liverwort extract is highly valued in organically managed gardens. As the University of Bonn found out, the agent works naturally against all kinds of fungal infections in ornamental and useful plants. Popular types of moss are the bald fruit moss (Porella obtusata) and broom moss (Dicranum scoparium).
Horn mosses are rare in Germany
With just under 150 species, horn mosses are an isolated division within the moss plants. In our latitudes you will rarely discover the 2 mm small, green columns in the wild. Since horn moss originate from the tropical regions of the world, they only appear in warm and humid locations in summer, where at first glance they are reminiscent of green algae.
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What an irrepressible will to survive lies in mosses became apparent in the course of a scientific experiment. A moss plant that had frozen in the Arctic ice for more than 1,500 years sprouted again under ideal living conditions. So it is hardly surprising that the Combat from Moss in the lawn and is so tedious on paved surfaces.
