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Radula brunnea
Scientific Name: Radula brunnea
Family: Radulaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Radula brunnea
Radula brunnea, also known as Brown Flatwort, is a species of liverwort belonging to the Radulaceae family. This plant has captured the attention of botanists and gardeners alike, as seen in its documentation across various databases and observations.
Considerations for Pets
- The text refers to the "radula" of various species of sea snails, which is a rasping structure used for feeding. While this doesn't directly relate to the *Radula brunnea* plant, the name similarity might cause confusion.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Radula brunnea Steph.
- Common Name: Brown Flatwort
- Family: Radulaceae
- Division: Marchantiophyta (sometimes incorrectly called Hepatophyta)
Distribution and Habitat
- Radula brunnea has been found in eastern Asia and the United States.
- One specific location mentioned is Saddle Mountain in the Coastal Mountains, where it was found growing in abundance.
- The species is also mentioned in connection with National Grasslands.
- Its geographic distribution has been mapped by the USDA.
Morphological Characteristics
- Radula brunnea is a liverwort.
- The text mentions "primary shoot and branch bases" and "lateral branch" in the context of identifying the plant.
Genetic Information
- The text mentions studies that resolve Radula australiana as monophyletic, sister to a species Radula brunnea.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Radula brunnea.
- Information can also be found in the Drone-Application-Server database.
- Additional resources include The Plant List and the NYBG Virtual Herbarium.
- The Journal of the Hattori Botanical Laboratory features research on Radula brunnea in North America.