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Athalamia hyalina var. hyalina

Scientific Name: Athalamia hyalina var. hyalina

Family: Cleveaceae

Category: Liverwort

Growth: Nonvascular

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Athalamia hyalina: Hyaline Liverwort

Athalamia hyalina, commonly known as Hyaline Liverwort, is a fascinating member of the plant kingdom. This page provides an overview of its taxonomy, distribution, and other notable characteristics.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • This plant is a small liverwort, typically reaching around 3 mm in size, with thalli up to 6 mm wide. Its small size could present a choking hazard for young children or small pets if ingested.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Athalamia hyalina (Sommerf.) S. Hatt.
  • Common Name: Hyaline Liverwort
  • Family: Cleveaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms/Alternative Scientific Names:
    • Clevea hyalina (Sommerf.) Lindb.
    • Asterella nana (Lindenb.) C.Massal.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species, with several infraspecific taxa mentioned, including:
    • Athalamia hyalina var. californica (M. Howe) R.M. Schust.
    • Athalamia hyalina var. hyalina
    • Athalamia hyalina var. rufescens (S. W. Arnell) Konstant.
    • Athalamia hyalina var. suecica (Lindb. ex Gottsche &amp Rabenh.) S.Hatt.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Athalamia hyalina is found in various locations, including Britain and mainland Greece, as well as the Russian Far East.
  • It has also been specifically noted in continental Europe and Evvia Island.
  • One variety, Athalamia hyalina var. californica, suggests a presence in California.
  • The plant is sometimes found with calciphilous liverworts.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Athalamia hyalina is a small- to medium-sized liverwort.
  • The thalli are described as delicate and fleshy.
  • Athalamia hyalina var. rufescens is noted for being dark red to dark violet in color.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Athalamia hyalina has been found growing with mosses such as Hylocomium splendens var. obtusifolium, Dicranum elongatum, and Sphagnum spp.

Resources and Further Information

  • BioLib.cz
  • Tropicos
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • JSTOR Plant Science
  • SEINet
  • Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)