Odontoschisma macounii

Phylum: Marchantiophyta

Family: Cephaloziaceae

Genus: Odontoschisma

Scientific Name: Odontoschisma macounii (Austin) Underw.

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Synonyms: Cephalozia austinii Pearson, Jungermannia tessellata (Berggr.) Berggr., Odontoschisma denudatum var. tessellatum (Berggr.) Jørg., Odontoschisma sphagni var. tessellatum (Berggr.) Kaal., Odontoschisma tessellatum (Berggr.) C.E.O. Jensen, Sphagnoecetis communis var. tessellata Berggr., Sphagnoecetis macounii Austin

Common Name	Macoun's Flapwort
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Distinguishing Features

Restricted to high latitudes and altitudes, the erect yellow shoots of Odontoschisma macounii stand to about 1 cm tall with leaves that spread out from the stem near to a 90 degree angle. The lateral leaves are unlobed, but it is the similarity in shape and size of the underleaves (see photo) that makes this species distinct in the genus.

Similar species

This is the only high altitude species of Odontoschisma in the region.

Habitat

Moist to wet, calcareous (limestone) humus, rock outcrops, cliffs, ledges, crevices, peatlands, seepage sites, and streambanks in the subalpine and alpine 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.