Buxbaumia viridis
in J. B. Mougeot et al., Stirp. Crypt. Vogeso-Rhen. 8: no. 724. 1823,.
Basionym: Buxbaumia aphylla var. viridis de Candolle
Synonyms: Buxbaumia indusiata unknown
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Seta 5–10 mm, straight. Capsule, when mature, ovoid, 3–5 mm, stamineous to opalescent and glossy, oblique face gradually differentiated from lower face, with exterior membrane splitting longitudinally and incurved or curved outward when drying. Spores 8–12 µm.
Phenology: Capsules mature late summer–fall.
Habitat: Decorticated wood or humus banks in coniferous forests
Elevation: high (subalpine) elevations
Distribution
Alta., B.C., Calif., Idaho, Mont., Oreg., Wash., Europe.
Discussion
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.
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