Status: Native
Synonyms:
Jungermannia obtusa Lindb.
Lophozia obtusa (Lindb.) A. Evans
Obtusifolium obtusum is the only species in the genus. It has leaves with two blunt tipped
lobes. The cells contain many small oil bodies. This species is not common in New Mexico.
Many thanks to the Duke University and Blanka Aguero for loaning us this specimen for photography.
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Obtusifolium obtusum, collection and ID by Blanka Shaw, Switzerland, Kanton Graübunden, Davos, SW of Schatzalp, NW-facing slope of Guggerbachtal, on decaying grass, July 25, 2005; photos by Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, August 19, 2023
Obtusifolium obtusum, photomicrograph of leaf on stem, collection and ID by Blanka Shaw, Switzerland, Kanton Graübunden, Davos, SW of Schatzalp, NW-facing slope of Guggerbachtal, on decaying grass, July 25, 2005; photos by Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, August 19, 2023
Obtusifolium obtusum, photomicrograph of leaf on stem, collection and ID by Blanka Shaw, Switzerland, Kanton Graübunden, Davos, SW of Schatzalp, NW-facing slope of Guggerbachtal, on decaying grass, July 25, 2005; photos by Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, August 19, 2023
Obtusifolium obtusum, dark field photomicrograph stem, collection and ID by Blanka Shaw, Switzerland, Kanton Graübunden, Davos, SW of Schatzalp, NW-facing slope of Guggerbachtal, on decaying grass, July 25, 2005; photos by Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, August 19, 2023
Obtusifolium obtusum, photomicrograph of leaf, collection and ID by Blanka Shaw, Switzerland, Kanton Graübunden, Davos, SW of Schatzalp, NW-facing slope of Guggerbachtal, on decaying grass, July 25, 2005; photos by Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, August 19, 2023
Obtusifolium obtusum, photomicrograph of leaf, collection and ID by Blanka Shaw, Switzerland, Kanton Graübunden, Davos, SW of Schatzalp, NW-facing slope of Guggerbachtal, on decaying grass, July 25, 2005; photos by Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, August 19, 2023
Obtusifolium obtusum, photomicrograph of leaf cells with many small oil bodies, collection and ID by Blanka Shaw, Switzerland, Kanton Graübunden, Davos, SW of Schatzalp, NW-facing slope of Guggerbachtal, on decaying grass, July 25, 2005; photos by Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, August 19, 2023
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