Plagiochila semidecurrens

Phylum: Marchantiophyta

Family: Plagiochilaceae

Genus: Plagiochila

Scientific Name: Plagiochila semidecurrens (Lehm. & Lindenb.) Lindenb.

Common Name	None
Frequency	Infrequent

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Distinguishing Features

Plagiochila semidecurrens is an uncommon plant of very wet habitats, where its horizontal stems are laden with drooping, roundly folded and very toothy leaves that are shiny when dry. The spine-like teeth are unique for the genus on account of their number (many!) and length (up to 6 cells long).

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Habitat

Moist to wet mineral soil, rock outcrops, boulders, cliffs, streambanks, and tree trunks (esp. alder, cedar) in the lowland, montane, and subalpine zones

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Relevant Literature

Godfrey, J.D. (1977). Hepaticae and Anthocerotae of southwestern British Columbia . [Doctoral dissertation, University of British Columbia]. UBC cIRcle.
Hong, W. S. (2007). Scapania. In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (Eds.), Flora of North America North of Mexico (Vol. 3) . Oxford University Press.
Wagner, D. H. (2013). Guide to the liverworts of Oregon: Scapania undulata . Oregon State University Herbarium.