Dicranella Moss

(Dicranella hilariana)

Description

Hilaria is a genus of North American plants in the grass family. Members of the genus are commonly known as curly mesquite. It is found in the Southwestern United States, Mexico, and Guatemala.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Bryophyta

Class: Bryopsida

Order:Dicranales

Family:Dicranaceae

Genus:Dicranella

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