Homomallium mexicanum var. latifolium

Cardot

Rev. Bryol. 37: 54. 1910.

Treatment appears in FNA Volume 28. Treatment on page 532. Mentioned on page 531.

Leaves closely imbricate, broadly ovate, very concave, to 1.5 mm; margins entire; apex short-acuminate; alar region extending 1/3 leaf margin.


Phenology: Capsules mature late summer- fall.
Habitat: Cliffs, streambeds
Elevation: moderate to high elevations

Distribution

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Ariz., N.Mex., Tex., Mexico.

Discussion

Variety latifolium is distinguished by having large, closely imbricate leaves that are broadly ovate, short-acuminate, and entire.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.