Trematodon laetevirens(Bruchiaceae) New to the United States, and Other Interesting Bryophyte Records from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska

Researchers have identified the second North American locality of the moss Trematodon laetevirens (Bruchiaceae) within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, marking its first record in the United States. This discovery was made during the installation of vegetation monitoring plots as part of a broader study on non-vascular plant communities. The findings include additional notable bryophyte records such as Herbertus aduncus, Oreas martiana, and Plagiomnium insigne. The research highlights the biodiversity significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, contributing to our understanding of its unique ecological landscape.

Stehn, S. E., & Kofranek, D. (2014). Trematodon laetevirens(Bruchiaceae) New to the United States, and Other Interesting Bryophyte Records from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Evansia, 31(3), 93–98. https://doi.org/10.1639/079.031.0304