aulacomnium
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/ˌɑːləˈkɑːmniəm/
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/ˌɔːləˈkɒmniəm/
grooved, Mnium-like moss genus
Etymology
'Aulacomnium' originates from New Latin, formed from Greek 'aulax' meaning 'furrow, groove' and the existing genus name 'Mnium' (a genus of mosses).
'Aulacomnium' was coined in modern botanical (New Latin) usage in the 19th century by combining Greek 'aulax' + the genus name 'Mnium', and it has since been used as the scientific name for this group of mosses.
Initially the coinage emphasized the morphological sense 'furrowed (Mnium-like) moss', and over time it has remained as the taxonomic name for the genus rather than a descriptive phrase.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of mosses in the family Aulacomniaceae, composed of species often characterized by grooved (furrowed) structures on parts of the plant (e.g., capsule or leaves).
Aulacomnium palustre commonly forms dense mats in bogs and wet woodland.
Last updated: 2025/11/19 12:00