Confirmation of the occurrence of Bryum minii Podp. in Portugal and Italy i
s provided and the morphological features to identify this species are outl
ined. A brief account of the history of B. minii in Portugal is discussed.
The distribution map shows that it is a relatively widespread species in Po
rtugal (19 IO-km UTM squares) and the plant presents an oceanic Mediterrane
an affinity. The ecology and phytogeographic notes of this species are also
discussed.