Status: Native
Synonyms:
Aplozia cordifolia Dumort.
Jungermannia exsertifolia subsp. cordifolia is a large leafy liverwort with ovoid leaves. The leaf margins are not differentiated. It is generally found on rocks in streambeds. This specimen was collected by Kelly Allred. Many thanks to Paul Davison for confirming the ID for us. Please click on an image for a larger file.
Jungermannia exsertifolia subsp. cordifolia (2x macro), specimen collected by Kelly Allred, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Mogollon Mtns., Willow Creek, May 27, 2006
Jungermannia exsertifolia subsp. cordifolia, 40x photomicrograph of stem and leaves, specimen collected by Kelly Allred, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Mogollon Mtns., Willow Creek, May 27, 2006
Jungermannia exsertifolia subsp. cordifolia, 400x photomicrograph of leaf cells, specimen collected by Kelly Allred, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Mogollon Mtns., Willow Creek, May 27, 2006
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