👉 Brachytheciastrum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Brachystegiaceae, commonly known as the brachypterid family. These plants are characterized by their long, slender stems that can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters) tall and are often found growing in wetland areas or near bodies of water like rivers and lakes. Brachytheciastrum species have a wide range of growth habits, with some species being herb