Apometzgeria pubescens

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Apometzgeria pubescens: for more photos, see Sitka Nature Photo Gallery for Apometzgeria pubescens

Apometzgeria pubescens: Seems to be reasonably common growing on Yellow Cedar trunks off the lower section of Gavan Hill Trail. Overall distribution and abundance in the local area is not yet clear.

Family: Metzgeriaceae
Status: Documented
Abundance: ?

Synonyms: Metzgeria pubescens
Micro Habitats: Cedar Trunk
Observed at: Lower Gavan Hill Trail



Worley's Map of Collection Records for Apometzgeria pubescens


Ian Worley
[as Metzgeria pubescens]
Southeastern Alaska Distribution: Throughout, usually at lower elevations.
Habitat: Common as festooning mats on non-acidic, mesic rock faces, canyon walls, cliffs, trees and shaded rocks.
Comments: Sporophytes have not been seen in the southeastern Alaska material.


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