Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Plagiochila asplenioides is a relatively large plant with asymmetric suborbicular leaves with a central fold. There are small irregular teeth on the margin. Rhizoids are scattered and underleaves are inconspicuous. Plagiochila asplenioides occurs along streams and other moist places. ID of this liverwort by Karen Blisard.
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Plagiochila asplenioides (3x macro dry), photo Karen Blisard & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bead Spring, May 15, 2012
Plagiochila asplenioides (3x macro wet), photo Karen Blisard & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bead Spring, May 15, 2012
Plagiochila asplenioides, 40x photomicrograph of leaf, photo Karen Blisard & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bead Spring, May 15, 2012
Plagiochila asplenioides, 400x photomicrograph of leaf with serrulate margin, photo Karen Blisard & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bead Spring, May 15, 2012
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