Metzgeria temperata

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Metzgeria temperata: for more photos, see Sitka Nature Photo Gallery for Metzgeria temperata

Metzgeria temperata:

Family: Metzgeriaceae
Status: Documented
Abundance: ?

Synonyms: Metzgeria fruticulosa
Preferred Habitats: Riparian Forest
Micro Habitats: Red Alder Trunk, Mountain Ash Trunk, Exposed Rock Outcrop
Observed at: Totem Park, Castle Hill


Worley's Map of Collection Records for Metzgeria temperata


Ian Worley
[as Metzgeria fruticulosa]
Southeastern Alaska Distribution: Not previously reported from Alaska. probably throughout the region.
Habitat: On and among other epiphytic bryophytes on the bark of deciduous trees (primarily alder) by streams and in humid canyons. Alsways local and scarce.
Comments: Sporophytes not seen, but gemmae abundant.

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