Status: Native
Synonyms:
Hypnum luridum Hedwig
and at least 10 other synonyms (see listing at www.eFloras.org)
Hygrohypnum luridum has the elongate leaf cells of most Amblystegiaceae. In addition, there somewhat inflated alar cells, but no obvious hyalodermis. The apex is acute. Ries Lindley found this specimen on private property along an acequia near Taos.
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Hygrohypnum luridum, collection and photo Ries Lindley, Taos County, on private property, July 23, 2022
Hygrohypnum luridum, photomicrograph of leaf, collection and photo Ries Lindley, Taos County, on private property, July 23, 2022
Hygrohypnum luridum, photomicrograph of leaf, collection and photo Ries Lindley, Taos County, on private property, July 23, 2022
Hygrohypnum luridum, photomicrograph of leaf base, collection and photo Ries Lindley, Taos County, on private property, July 23, 2022
Hygrohypnum luridum, photomicrograph of leaf base, collection and photo Ries Lindley, Taos County, on private property, July 23, 2022
Hygrohypnum luridum, photomicrograph of leaf apex, collection and photo Ries Lindley, Taos County, on private property, July 23, 2022
Hygrohypnum luridum, photomicrograph of laminar cells, collection and photo Ries Lindley, Taos County, on private property, July 23, 2022
Hygrohypnum luridum, photomicrograph of stem cross section, collection and photo Ries Lindley, Taos County, on private property, July 23, 2022
Hygrohypnum luridum, photomicrograph of stem cross section, collection and photo Ries Lindley, Taos County, on private property, July 23, 2022
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