Status: Native
Synonyms:
Bryum valparaisense Thériot
Gemmabryum valpariasense vegetatively looks similar to other members of Gemmabryum sect Tuberibryum. Identification of G.
valparaisense depends on the observation of the abundant brown rhizoidal tubers that are 60-80 microns in diameter and that arise from
brown rhizoids. The alar cells of the leaves are rectangular. G. valparaisense is found in arid regions in sand, frequently growing
with other Bryaceae. Thanks to John Brinda for helping us ID this moss!
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Gemmabryum valpariasense, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Rattlesnake Canyon, May 11, 2016
Gemmabryum valpariasense, grouping of stems, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Rattlesnake Canyon, May 11, 2016
Gemmabryum valpariasense, stems with abundant rhizoidal tubers, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Rattlesnake Canyon, May 11, 2016
Gemmabryum valpariasense, photomicrograph of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Rattlesnake Canyon, May 11, 2016
Gemmabryum valpariasense, photomicrograph of rectangular cells at leaf base, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Rattlesnake Canyon, May 11, 2016
Gemmabryum valpariasense, photomicrograph of rhizoidal tubers, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Rattlesnake Canyon, May 11, 2016
Gemmabryum valpariasense, photomicrograph of rhizoidal tubers, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Rattlesnake Canyon, May 11, 2016
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