Umbrella Moss is a photograph by Eva Lechner which was uploaded on January 10th, 2023.
Umbrella Moss
Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum is a creeping moss with erect stems (stipes) supporting an umbrella-like fond. The central axis of each frond has... more
by Eva Lechner
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Umbrella Moss
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Eva Lechner
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Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum is a creeping moss with erect stems (stipes) supporting an umbrella-like fond. The central axis of each frond has regularly-arranged branches on either side flattened into one plane (pinnate branching). The upper surface of branches has two rows of large leaves and the lower surface has a third row of smaller leaves, which are not visible from above. This species is distinguished by its strongly toothed under-leaves and the presence of long filamentous bristles along branches. Formerly Hypopterygium commutatum.
An endemic species widespread in New Zealand in moist forest.
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