pocket mosses (Fissidens) in Texas

The genus Fissidens is one of the larger genera of mosses in Texas. In addition, the very unique morphology makes them readily identifiable, at the genus level, in the field. On this page we will take a broad look at the basic morphology of this group and explore some of the more common species.

Checklist of Texas Fissidens

The following list is a tentative checklist of species found in Texas. As always, this is a tentative list and is subject to change as the project progresses.

Subgenus Aloma

Fissidens elegans Brid.   

Subgenus Fissidens, Section Fissidens

Fissidens amoenus Müll. Hal.

Fissidens bryoides Hedw.

Fissidens crispus Mont.

Fissidens obtusifolius Wilson

Fissidens scalaris Mitt.

Fissidens subbasilaris Hedw.   

Subgenus Octodiceras

Fissidens fontanus (Bachelot de la Pylaie) Steudel 

Subgenus Pachyfissidens, Section Pachyfissidens

Fissidens adianthoides Hedw.

Fissidens bushii (Cardot & Thér.) Cardot & Thér.

Fissidens dubius P. Beauv.

Fissidens hallianus (Sull. & Lesq.) Mitt.

Fissidens polypodioides Hedw.

Fissidens sublimbatus Grout

Fissidens taxifolius Hedw. 

Not yet placed

Fissidens hallianus (Sull. & Lesq.) Mitt.