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Hennediella heimii (syn. Bryum antarcticum) in Flora Antarctica
Scientific classification
Genus:	Hennediella
Species:	heimii
Synonyms
Gymnostomum heimii Hedw. Desmatodon heimii (Hedw.) Mitt. Pottia heimii (Hedw.) Hampe, 1837 Bryum antarcticum Hook. F. et Wils. Pottia charcotii Card. Pottia heimii var. brevirostris L. I. Savicz & Smirnova

Hennediella heimii, also known as Heim's pottia, is a moss with 2.5 mm brown or yellow-green tufts.

Habitat and distribution

Hennediella heimii is found in saline environments such as coastal salt marshes, and in recent times on the verges of roads salted to prevent icing.

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