Fossombronia longiseta
Marchantiophyta
Fossombronia longiseta (XXXXXX)
Long-bristled Frillwort
Sunny Liverwort Lettuce
frequent
Distinguishing Features
Often obscured by other bryophytes and small grasses on seeping open soils or protected under south-facing rock overhangs, this translucent and frilly green occasional liverwort forms lettuce-like patches (~3-10 mm wide) of sinuous and continuous leaves. Functionally annuals, plants of F. longiseta are so named for the short-lived but tall (up to 3cm), sprout-like sporophyte that emerges in spring. Microscopic examination of the spores are required for identification.
Similar species
Can only be distinguished from F. foveolata based on microscopic spore characters.
Habitat
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Associated species
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