Status: Native
Synonyms:
Riccia sorocarpa Bisch. ssp. arctica R.M. Schust.
Riccia sorocarpa Bisch. ssp. erythrophora R.M. Schust.
Riccia sorocarpa is a complex thalloid liverwort that forms small rosettes. It has a reticulated surface with a deep median groove. The dorsal surface is spongy due to air chambers. The cross section of the thallous is almost semicircular. Riccia sorocarpa is found at higher elevations. Thanks to John Brinda for confirming the ID of this liverwort! Please click on an image for a larger file.
Riccia sorocarpa (1x macro of rosette), photo Karen Blisard, Russ Kleinman, & Kelly Allred, Lincoln County, Sacramento Mtns., Lincoln National Forest, Lookout Peak 1 mi S of Sierra Blanca, September 13, 2014
Riccia sorocarpa, 5x macro of thalli, photo Karen Blisard, Russ Kleinman, & Kelly Allred, Lincoln County, Sacramento Mtns., Lincoln National Forest, Lookout Peak 1 mi S of Sierra Blanca, September 13, 2014
Riccia sorocarpa, 100x photomicrograph of cross section of thallus, photo Karen Blisard, Russ Kleinman, & Kelly Allred, Lincoln County, Sacramento Mtns., Lincoln National Forest, Lookout Peak 1 mi S of Sierra Blanca, September 13, 2014
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