Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
This Orthotrichum is most distinctive in having a calyptra that is 3/4 the length of the capsule. The calyptra is ribbed and the ribs have hairs on them. The leaves are lanceolate with quadrate, papillose cells distaly and rectangular cells on alae. The distal leaf is one cell thick. This specimen was found high on a dry streamside rock. Thanks to Dr. Allred for all his help on this moss!
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Orthotrichum sp, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, April 4, 2010
Orthotrichum sp, closeup, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, April 4, 2010
Orthotrichum sp, 40X photomicrograph of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, April 4, 2010
Orthotrichum sp, 200X photomicrograph of upper medial leaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, April 4, 2010
Orthotrichum sp, 200X photomicrograph of distal leaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, April 4, 2010
Orthotrichum sp, 400X photomicrograph of distal leaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, April 4, 2010
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