Odontoschisma macounii
Odontoschisma macounii
Phylum: Marchantiophyta
Family:
Cephaloziaceae
Genus:
Odontoschisma
Scientific Name:
Odontoschisma macounii (Austin) Underw.
| Common Name | Macoun's Flapwort |
| Frequency | Rare |
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Similar Species
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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.