🌿 Identification Guide

How to Identify Funariaceae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Funariaceae?

Funariaceae species are classified in the order Funariales, class Bryopsida, kingdom Plantae. The family contains 2 accepted species.

2 species · Plantae · Order Funariales

Funariaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Funariales, class Bryopsida. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

The upright main axis bears a set of spirally arranged, sessile leaves that have a clearly distinct midrib.

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Representative Funariaceae Species

Physcomitrium pyriforme (Hedw.) Brid.

Common bladder-moss (Physcomitrium pyriforme) is a variable bryophyte native to …

Funaria hygrometrica Hedw.

Funaria hygrometrica, bonfire moss, is a common water moss that can tolerate 90%…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Funariaceae?

Funariaceae plants belong to the Funariales order in the Plantae kingdom. The upright main axis bears a set of spirally arranged, sessile leaves that have a clearly distinct midrib. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.