Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Lepidozia reptans (Linnaeus) Dumort.

Family: Lepidoziaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Lepidozia reptans is a tiny liverwort with pinnately branching stems. The leaves have three lobes that are incurving in a hand-like configuration. The underleaves have four lobes and are approximately 2/3 the size of the leaves. Lepidozia reptans occurs in moist areas at higher elevations. ID of this liverwort by Karen Blisard.
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Lepidozia reptans (5x macro), photo Karen Blisard & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bead Spring, May 15, 2012



Lepidozia reptans, 100x photomicrograph, photo Karen Blisard & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bead Spring, May 15, 2012



Lepidozia reptans, 200x photomicrograph of four lobed underleaves, photo Karen Blisard & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bead Spring, May 15, 2012


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