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Riccia californica
Scientific Name: Riccia californica
Family: Ricciaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Riccia californica
Riccia californica, also known as California crystalwort, is a species of liverwort in the genus Riccia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Riccia californica Austin
- Family: Ricciaceae
- Order: Marchantiales
- Synonyms: Sphaerocarpos terrestris var. californicus (Austin) Underw.
- Related ITIS Name: Riccia californica Aust. (TSN 15623)
Distribution and Habitat
- Riccia californica is found in California and western Baja California.
- Specimens have been collected from Oregon, specifically in Benton and Marion counties.
Morphological Characteristics
- Images are available showing SEM spores with distal, proximal, and side views.
- Cross sections show the internal sporophyte.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Often found near serpentine rocks.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Riccia californica Austin.
- Tropicos provides further information and resources.
- The Plant List provides literature information about Riccia californica Austin.
- Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria manages specimen data.
- Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera also contains information about Riccia californica.