Orthothecium chryseum var. cochleariifolium
Laubm. Deutschl. 3: 23. 1895.
Basionym: Leskea chrysea var. cochleariifolia Lindberg
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Leaves cochleariform.
Phenology: Capsule maturity unknown.
Habitat: Moist calcareous areas of Arctic tundra
Elevation: low to moderate elevations (0-1100 m)
Distribution
Nunavut, n Europe.
Discussion
Variety cochleariifolium is known from a few localities in Nunavut, and it may occur in Greenland. The variety is distinguished by distinctly cochleariform leaves. Sporophytes are unknown.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.