Fossombronia foveolata

Phylum: Marchantiophyta

Family: Fossombroniaceae

Genus: Fossombronia

Scientific Name: Fossombronia foveolata Lindb.

Common Name	Pitted frillwort
Frequency	Infrequent

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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.

Habitat

Open, muddy areas and shorelines in the lowland and montane zone; rare in coastal BC.

Associated species

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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.