Status: Native
Synonyms:
Preissia quadrata (Scop.) Nees
Marchantia quadrata is quite similar to Marchantia polymorpha. M. quadrata differs from Marchantia polymorpha in
the absence of gemmae cups. The thalli of M. quadrata are pale green and have purple margins.
Many thanks to the University of Colorado and Dina Clark for loaning us this specimen which was collected by John R. Crutchfield in 1965.
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Marchantia quadrata, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard June 28 2022, specimen collected by John R. Crutchfield, Taos County, Carson National Forest, Beaver Lake, August 3, 1965
Marchantia quadrata, closeup of thallus, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard June 28 2022, specimen collected by John R. Crutchfield, Taos County, Carson National Forest, Beaver Lake, August 3, 1965
Marchantia quadrata, closeup of thallus, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard June 28 2022, specimen collected by John R. Crutchfield, Taos County, Carson National Forest, Beaver Lake, August 3, 1965
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