The Australian Plant Name Index (APNI) is a tool for the botanical community that deals with plant names and their usage in the scientific literature, whether as a current name or synonym. APNI does not recommend any particular taxonomy or nomenclature. For a listing of currently accepted scientific names for the Australian vascular flora, please use the Australian Plant Census (APC) link above.
Showing Polytrichastrum
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Type: P. alpinum (Hedw.) G.L.Sm.
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Comment: from the Greek poly (many), trichos (a hair) and the Latin -astrum (indicating likeness or inferiority), in reference to the relationship to Polytricum