Hedwigiales is an order of mosses.[1] It is named after Johannes Hedwig (1730-1799), the founder of modern bryology.
Hedwigiales | |
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Hedwigia ciliata | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Bryophyta |
Class: | Bryopsida |
Subclass: | Bryidae |
Superorder: | Bryanae |
Order: | Hedwigiales Ochyra |
Families | |
See Classification |
They are a medium to large size acrocarpous moss with irregular branching. A midrib is not normally present in the leaves.[2]
There are three families placed in the Hedwigiales.[2]