Plagiomnium rostratum

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Plagiomnium rostratum:






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  • FNA page for Plagiomnium rostratum characterized by its small size, often retuse or emarginate leaf apices, not or weakly decurrent leaves, small, blunt marginal teeth, and, in fertile collections, long-rostrate opercula. Plants are commonly observed as masses of sterile stems growing closely to the substratum.

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Ian Worley

Southeastern Alaska Distribution: NE shore of Saginaw Bay, three miles SE of Halleck Harbor, Kuiu Island, Worley and Schofield, 8834; and from a small island near the NE shore of Saginaw Bay, ca. 3 miles SE of Halleck Harbor, Kuiu Island, Worley and Schofield 9172.
Habitat: On damp, shaded limestone boulders and cliffs (southeastern Alaska). Also known from moist, shaded soil in forests, always most commonly in calcareous regions.
Comments: Usually fertile.

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