Riccia cartilaginosa
Liverwort at Stromlo, ACT
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| Riccia cartilaginosa | Heino1 | 9 Apr 2019 | |
| Riccia cartilaginosa | Mike | 8 Apr 2019 |
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2 comments
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).
9 Apr 2019
I wondered about the bright green Fossombronia. If I get a chance I will take some focussed photos.
Location information
- Coordinates 148.961686-35.316226
- Altitude 465.4m
- Maps Stony Creek
- Places Stromlo, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 7 Apr 2019 04:52 PM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
Collections
- Mike Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Riccia cartilaginosa Mosses, Liverworts & Hornworts Lichens; Mosses & other Bryophytes
Species information
- Riccia cartilaginosa Scientific name
- Liverwort Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 891m Recorded at altitude