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Geothallus

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Kingdom
  
Scientific name
  
Geothallus tuberosus

Rank
  
Species

Division
  
Genus
  
GeothallusCampb.

Higher classification
  
Geothallus

Similar
  
Sphaerocarpaceae, Sphaerocarpos, Sphaerocarpos texanus, Corsiniaceae, Oxymitra

Geothallus is a monotypic genus of liverwort in the family Sphaerocarpaceae family. It includes only the single species Geothallus tuberosus. Its common name is Campbell's liverwort. It is endemic to California, where it is known only from San Diego and Riverside Counties.

This liverwort grows in moist coastal scrub habitat and vernal pools. At least one population occurs on the grounds of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and it has also been noted on the Santa Rosa Plateau.

References

Geothallus Wikipedia


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