Thamnobryum neckeroides

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Plants (4–) 6–8 (–10.5) cm. Secondary stem-leaves 2–3.2 × 1–1.7 mm. Branch leaves oblong-ovate to ovate, 1–2.2 × 0.5–0.8 mm; margins serrate at apex; apex obtuse to broadly acute; basal laminal cells 5–8 × 1–2 µm; medial juxtacostal cells long-rhomboidal, longest axis parallel to costa, 3–5 × 1–3 µm; apical cells subquadrate to short-rhomboidal, 2–4 × 1–2 µm. Sexual condition dioicous.

Habitat: Rock, humus, base of trees, shaded banks, boulders, cliffs
Elevation: moderate elevations

B.C., Alaska, Calif., Conn., Idaho, Mont., N.Y., N.C., Ohio, Oreg., Pa., Wash., Europe (Czech Republic), Europe (Germany), Europe (Italy), Asia

Discussion

Thamnobryum neckeroides is distinguished by the distinctly concave, almost boat-shaped branch leaves, and the rounded to broadly rounded apex. The apical laminal cells are mostly subquadrate to short-rhomboidal and the medial juxtacostal cells have their longest axis parallel to the costa.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa