Brachythecium

Brachythecium is a genus of mosses belonging to the family Brachytheciaceae. The genus was first described by Wilhelm Philippe Schimper.

==Species== The following species are recognised in the genus Brachythecium: Brachythecium albicans Brachythecium campestre Brachythecium erythrorrhizon Brachythecium glareosum Brachythecium latifolium Brachythecium mildeanum Brachythecium populeum Brachythecium reflexum Brachythecium rivulare Brachythecium rutabulum Brachythecium salebrosum Brachythecium tommasinii Brachythecium turgidum Brachythecium velutinum