Hedwigiales
Order of mosses
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Hedwigiales is an order of mosses.[1] It is named after Johannes Hedwig (1730-1799), the founder of modern bryology.
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| Hedwigiales | |
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| Hedwigia ciliata | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Bryidae |
| Superorder: | Bryanae |
| Order: | Hedwigiales Ochyra |
| Families | |
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See Classification | |
Description
They are medium to large size acrocarpous moss with irregular branching. A midrib is not normally present in the leaves.[2]
Classification
There are three families placed in the Hedwigiales.[2]
- Hedwigiaceae
- Helicophyllaceae
- Rhacocarpaceae
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