| Discelium nudum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Funariidae |
| Order: | Funariales |
| Family: |
Disceliaceae Schimp. |
| Genus: |
Discelium Brid. |
| Species: | D. nudum |
| Binomial name | |
|
Discelium nudum (Dickson) Brid. |
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Discelium is the only genus of moss in the family Disceliaceae; it contains the single species Discelium nudum, the flag-moss. This species is rare, but is widely distributed in cool and temperate climates of the Northern Hemisphere.