Riccia cartilaginosa

Liverwort at Stromlo, ACT

Riccia cartilaginosa at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Apr 2019
Riccia cartilaginosa at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Apr 2019
Riccia cartilaginosa at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Apr 2019
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Riccia cartilaginosa 9 Apr 2019 Heino1
Riccia cartilaginosa 8 Apr 2019 Mike

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Heino1 wrote:
   9 Apr 2019
I thank Chris Cargill for confirming the ID. Also in the photos, though out of focus, is a species of Fossombronia – another liverwort genus, The plants often look like bundles of miniature crisped lettuces. Here (http://www.anbg.gov.au/bryophyte/photos-captions/fossombronia-wondraczekii-136.html) are some with one immature spore capsule. Here (http://www.anbg.gov.au/bryophyte/photos-captions/fossombronia-133.html) you see a close view of two young spore capsules. When mature they are raised on flimsy, translucent stalks as shown here (http://www.anbg.gov.au/bryophyte/photos-captions/fossombronia-intestinalis-135.html). Species of the genus may also grow in dense mats, rather than as straggly lines (http://www.anbg.gov.au/bryophyte/photos-captions/fossombronia-130.html).
Mike wrote:
   9 Apr 2019
I wondered about the bright green Fossombronia. If I get a chance I will take some focussed photos.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 7 Apr 2019 04:52 PM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

Species information

  • Riccia cartilaginosa Scientific name
  • Liverwort Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 885.73m Recorded at altitude
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