Hedwigia Explained

Hedwigia is a genus of mosses belonging to the family Hedwigiaceae.^[1]

The genus was first described by Palisot de Beauvois in 1804.

The genus has cosmopolitan distribution. There are twelve accepted species, including:^[2]

• Hedwigia ciliata
• Hedwigia stellata

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hedwigia P. Beauv. . www.worldfloraonline.org . 24 January 2021.
2. Web site: Hedwigia P.Beauv. . www.gbif.org . 24 January 2021 . en.