Herbertus dicranus

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Herbertus dicranus: Several collections have been made in the Sitka area.

Family: Herbertaceae
Status: Reported
Abundance: ?

Synonyms: Herbertus himalayanus


Worley's Map of Collection Records for Herbertus dicranus

Ian Worley
[as Herberta himalayana] Southeastern Alaska Distribution: Widespread and not uncommon in the “Wet Climate” zone. New to Alaska.

Habitat: From a variety of habitats in southeastern Alaska; commonly in peatlands, on peat banks, among Sphagnum, on stumps in bogs, festooning rocks and heather slopes and boggy sites on exposed knobs; also in shaded canyons; rarely overhanging sea cliffs or rocks. Only from the “Wet Climate” zone.

Comments: This hepatic is distinctive in southeastern Alaska and offers little problem with recognition.




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