Leskea
Genus of mosses
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Leskea is a genus of mosses belonging to the family Leskeaceae.[1]
| Leskea | |
|---|---|
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| Leskea polycarpa, in Denmark | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Bryidae |
| Order: | Hypnales |
| Family: | Leskeaceae |
| Genus: | Leskea Hedw. |
The genus has cosmopolitan distribution.[1]
There are 112 species, including:[1]
- Leskea abietina (Hedw.) Mitt.
- Leskea acidodon Mont.
- Leskea polycarpa Ehrh. ex Hedw.
