Fossombronia foveolata
Marchantiophyta
Fossombronia foveolata (XXXXXX)
Pitted frillwort
Montane Liverwort Lettuce
frequent
Distinguishing Features
Found along the fine sediments at the margins of seasonally-receeding water bodies, this uncommon montane species is instantly recognizable as a Fossombronia from the frilly, convoluted and continuous leaves that are packed into a lettuce-like arrangement. Certain identification of F. foveolata requires microscopic examination of the spores.
Similar species
Can only be distinguished from F. longiseta based on microscopic spore characters.
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Associated species
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