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Gyrothyra
Scientific Name: Gyrothyra
Family: Gyrothyraceae
Category: Liverwort
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Gyrothyra underwoodiana
Gyrothyra underwoodiana, described by M. Howe, is a species within the genus Gyrothyra. It is a leafy liverwort.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Gyrothyra underwoodiana M. Howe
- Family: Gyrothyraceae
- Rank: Species
- Genus: Gyrothyra Howe, 1897
The name Gyrothyra is derived from "yopb^y twisted, and dopa, door".
Distribution and Habitat
- Gyrothyra underwoodiana is endemic to North America.
- It is found on the west coast of North America.
- It grows on mineral soils in disturbed sites, such as recently logged areas.
- Specific locations include Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, and Oregon, USA.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Gyrothyra underwoodiana is a relatively large plant.
Ecological Role
- Gyrothyra is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one species.
Further Information
- The Plant List includes 1 accepted species name for the genus Gyrothyra.
- Occurrence datasets can be found at the University of British Columbia Herbarium (UBC) and the Herbarium of The New York Botanical Garden.
- Additional resources include The Plant List, NYBG Virtual Herbarium, and Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle.
- Discover Life has pages about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of both Gyrothyra and Gyrothyra underwoodiana.