Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Frullania brittoniae, like F. eboracensis, is found growing mostly on tree trunks. F. brittoniae has galleate lobules, 1/3 to 1/2
the size of the dorsal lobes and about the same size as the underleaves. The underleaves are bilobed with lateral teeth. The cell walls
are wavy. There are 4-7 oil bodies per cell. Frullania brittoniae is found at moderate to high elevation in forested areas.
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Frullania brittoniae, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, San Miguel Cty near Las Vegas, NM, Gallinas Canyon, Bakery Picnic area on alder, August 13, 2018
Frullania brittoniae, stereoscope view, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, San Miguel Cty near Las Vegas, NM, Gallinas Canyon, Bakery Picnic area on alder, August 13, 2018
Frullania brittoniae, photomicrograph of stem and leaves, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, San Miguel Cty near Las Vegas, NM, Gallinas Canyon, Bakery Picnic area on alder, August 13, 2018
Frullania brittoniae, photomicrograph of oil bodies, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, San Miguel Cty near Las Vegas, NM, Gallinas Canyon, Bakery Picnic area on alder, August 13, 2018
Frullania brittoniae, photomicrograph of underleaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, San Miguel Cty near Las Vegas, NM, Gallinas Canyon, Bakery Picnic area on alder, August 13, 2018
Frullania brittoniae, photomicrograph of underleaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, San Miguel Cty near Las Vegas, NM, Gallinas Canyon, Bakery Picnic area on alder, August 13, 2018
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