Brachythecium ruderale
brachythecium moss
Photo: (c) Tony Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Tony Rebelo (iNaturalist)
3
Bishop specimens
0
Type specimens
1926
First collected
1972
Last collected
2026
Last seen alive
Two centuries of collecting
The oldest Bishop specimen was collected in 1926 by Leonard, E.C. (Vicinity of Pilate, Department du Nord; south of Pilate). The Museum last collected it in 1972; iNaturalist observers have seen it in the wild as recently as October 8, 2026.
From the collection
Alive today
3 research-grade iNaturalist sightings in the wild since 2000. Most recent first.
2026-10-08
Pretoria Rural, South Africa
(c) Kyle Campbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-ND)
2021-10-07
R67 between Grahamstown and Blaaukrantz Pass, Eastern Cape, South Africa
(c) Craig Peter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2020-11-09
Fynbos trail, day 3, Baviaansfontein to Witkransberg
(c) Tony Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)