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Eremonotus myriocarpus

Scientific Name: Eremonotus myriocarpus

Family: Gymnomitriaceae

Category: Liverwort

Growth: Nonvascular

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Eremonotus myriocarpus: Unveiling the Clubwort

Eremonotus myriocarpus, commonly known as Clubwort, is a fascinating yet often overlooked liverwort. Its diminutive size and preference for specific habitats make it a plant that rewards careful observation.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Eremonotus myriocarpus (Carr.) Lindb. & Kaal. ex Pearson
  • Common Name: Clubwort
  • Family: Gymnomitriaceae (sometimes Jungermanniaceae is also mentioned)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Anastrophyllum myriocarpum (Carrington) R.M. Schust.
    • Cephalozia myriocarpa (Carrington) Lindb.
    • Anomomarsupella cephalozielloides - Schust.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Eremonotus myriocarpus has been reported from various locations, including:
    • Russia
    • Washington State (USA)
    • British Columbia (Canada)
    • Turkey
    • Highlands of Scotland
    • Quebec (Canada)
  • This liverwort is often found in crevices and on boulders, suggesting a preference for specific microclimates within its broader geographic range.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Eremonotus myriocarpus is a slender liverwort, with shoots reaching only up to about 0.2 mm wide, making it difficult to spot in the field.