Micheli's ball-fruit
Sphaerocarpos michelii Bellardi
Sphaerocarpos michelii, commonly known as Micheli's ball-fruit, is a species in the genus Sphaerocarpos, belonging to the family Sphaerocarpaceae. It was first described by Bellardi in 1792. This species is native to regions including Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Flanders, and the Flemish Region.
Description
Sphaerocarpos michelii is a member of the Sphaerocarpaceae family, a group of liverworts. The species is found in several European countries, particularly in areas such as Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Flanders, and the Flemish Region. It was first published in 1792 by Bellardi, who provided its scientific name. The common name, Micheli's ball-fruit, refers to the distinctive spherical fruiting structures characteristic of the species.
Other common names
Micheli's BalloonwortMicheli's ball-fruit
Distribution
Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · Flanders · NO · Flemish Region
Synonyms
Targionia sphaerocarposSphaerocarpos michelii var. micheliiSphaerocarpos terrestrisSphaerocarpos utriculosusSphaerocarpos terrestris var. utriculosus
