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Lendemeriella tornoensis (H. Magn.) (Syn. Caloplaca tornoensis) on  Andreaea blytii in a late snow area at Gistuskáidi (finnish lappland).   For a key to the genus of Lendemeriella see: Lee et al. 2024.  A New Lichenized Fungus, Lendemeriella luteoaurantia, with a Key to the Species of Lendemeriella. Diversity.  For more information about this species in Finland see:  Kuusisto, I. & Mattanen, S. 2022. Caloplaca tornoënsis new to Finland. Graphis Scripta 34. Lendemeriella tornoensis (H. Magn.), identfied by Inka Kuusisto, thx for showing me the species :) Habitat of Lendemeriella tornoensis (H. Magn.) at  Gistuskáidi

August 2023, bryological excursion to the tundra around Kevo subarctic research station. The area around kevo is still dominated by    Betula pubescens var. pumila and Pinus forest. Tundra starts with just a few meters up the hill across  Kevojärvi lake.  Jiesnnalvárri is a mountain peak ( ~ 300m) across the lake to the northwest of Kevo station. In the lower region, one can find mainly birch forest that gradually transitions to pine forest with the undergrowth consisting of Rhododendron tomentosum and occasional Juniperus communis . In the vicinity of the lake, there are a few small fens containing Sphagnum compactum, Sphagnum russowii, Sphagnum capillifolium and Drosera rotundifolia. Towards the tree line there are some small areas of late snow and some ponds. The tundra extending above the treeline is mainly dominated by lichens, especially Flavocetraria nivalis , Alectoria ochroleuca , Sphaerophorus globosus, Ophioparma ventosa . Various small liverworts...

Tetralophozia setiformis is a specialist of cold, nutrient-poor habitats. It typically grows in boreal and arctic-alpine regions, on acidic soils, peat, or humus layers.  Habitat of Tetralophozia setifromis in the subarctic Tundra, Finland Paton, J. A. (1999). The Liverwort Flora of the British Isles . Harley Books.

The liverwort family Pelliaceae includes thalloid species which are mainly found in moist, shaded habitats such as stream banks and forest soils (Crandall-Stotler et al., 2009). Species like Pellia epiphylla are known for their simple thallus morphology and their ecological role in soil stabilization and moisture retention (Paton, 1999). Pellia epiphylla, is monoicous Pellia neesiana, is dioecious Pellia neesiana Typical habitat of P. neesisana at a forest path Pellia epiphylla Peillia epiphylla Pellia endiviifolia Crandall-Stotler, B., Stotler, R. E., & Long, D. G. (2009). Phylogeny and classification of the Marchantiophyta . Edinburgh Journal of Botany, 66(1), 155–198. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0960428609005393 Paton, J. A. (1999). The liverwort flora of the British Isles . Harley Books.

Get Location, Altitude and Coordinates, useful for Herbaria :) click on the map to generate the output and use the searchbar to search for locations. You can also switch between three different maps.  Interactive Map Toggle Aerial View Detailed Map Copy Data Location: Elevation: m Coordinates: Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors | © OpenTopoMap | Aerial imagery © Esri

The genus Riccia comprises small, thalloid liverworts commonly found in moist or periodically wet habitats, such as muddy fields, riverbanks, and disturbed soils. Unlike many other liverworts, Riccia species are often adapted to temporary habitats and can rapidly colonize open ground. Their flat, rosette-forming thalli lack a distinct midrib and often exhibit a purplish underside due to anthocyanin pigments. Some species are considered pioneer organisms, playing a role in early succession and soil stabilization (Schuster, 1992). Riccia species typical of ponds, ditches, creeks, lakes, siltation zones: Riccia fluitans in its terrestrial form, a typical Riccia growing on mud in a pond Some Riccia species occur in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. Terrestrial forms are typically found in damp soil, often in disturbed areas like agricultural fields or muddy paths, where they form compact, rosette-shaped thalli that lie flat against the substrate. In contrast, aquatic forms such...

Lunularia cruciata: The Crescent-Cup Liverwort Lunularia cruciata belongs to the Marchantiales, a group of complex thalloid liverworts. It is the sole species in the family Lunulariaceae (Paton, 1999), easily recognized by its broad, green thallus and its unique crescent-shaped gemma cups. These cups produce gemmae , small clonal propagules that are dispersed by splashes of water (Paton, 1999; Grolle, 1983). Gemmae cup of Lunularia Scientific classification ( Hodgetts et al. 2020) Division : Marchantiophyta Class : Marchantiopsida Order : Lunulariales Family : Lunulariaceae Genus : Lunularia Species : L. cruciata Lunularia cruciata grows in moist, shaded microhabitats, both natural and artificial. While native to the Mediterranean region, it is now widespread in temperate and subtropical regions across the globe (Schuster, 1992). It commonly grows close to botanical gardens and any greenhouses. L. cruciata reproduces mostly by gemmae. These are splashed out of th...

squarrose forms can be confused with S. squarrosum very typical form with a redish capitulum extremely dense from that can be confused with S. compactum, growing in a heath bog extremely sphaerical form, can be almost confused with S. capillifolium Together with S. divinum and S. capillifolium growing alongside a forest path typical habitat in central Europe

Both Sphagnum divinum and Sphagnum medium belong to the Sphagnum subgenus Sphagnum. For a key to S. divinum , S. medium and S. magellanicum , see   Hassel et al. 2018. S. divinum and medium can be hard to distinguish. There are even completely green plants that can look very similar to Sphagnum palustre. -> Microscopic identification is needed in that case.  Feature Sphagnum divinum Sphagnum medium Overall appearance (field) Robust, softer plants with a "fuller" look Slender, denser plants Color (field) Variable green to reddish, pinkish Reddish to deep pink, sometimes brownish Branch leaf shape (microscope) Broad ovate leaves, wide at base Narrower, gradually tapering leaves Hyalocyst pores (microscope) Larger, more numerous on convex surface Smaller, fewer on convex surface Chlorocyst cel...