Polytrichaceae Schwägr.
Polytrichastrum G.L.Sm. , legitimate, scientific
Smith, G.L. (1971), Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden 21(3): 35 [tax. nov.]
  • Type: P. alpinum (Hedw.) G.L.Sm.
Hyvonen, J. in McCarthy, P.M. (ed.) (2006), Polytrichaceae. Flora of Australia 51: 137 [secondary reference]
  • Comment: from the Greek poly (many), trichos (a hair) and the Latin -astrum (indicating likeness or inferiority), in reference to the relationship to Polytricum