Round Hornwort
Notothylas orbicularis (Schwein.) Sull.
Notothylas orbicularis, known as Round Hornwort, is a species in the family Notothyladaceae. It was first described in 1846 by Sull., with the original name attributed to Schwein. This plant is native to regions including Labrador, Québec, Bermuda, and Vermont in the United States.
Description
Notothylas orbicularis is a member of the genus Notothylas and belongs to the Notothyladaceae family. It is found in several locations across North America, such as Labrador, Québec, Bermuda, and Vermont. The species was formally published in 1846. Commonly referred to as Round Hornwort, it is recognized by its distinct morphological features. Its distribution spans both Canadian and U.S. territories, indicating a presence in temperate regions of the continent. The species is part of a small family, Notothyladaceae, which is characterized by aquatic or semi-aquatic herbaceous plants.
Other common names
short-horned liverwortRound HornwortRound Notothylas
Distribution
Labrador · Québec · BR · Vermont-US
Synonyms
Targionia orbicularisNotothylas valvataNotothylas melanosporaCarpobolus orbicularisNotothylas japonicaAnthoceros melanosporusAnthoceros orbicularisCarpolipum fertileCarpolipum melanosporumCarpolipum orbiculareCarpolipum valvatumChamaeceros fertilisNotothylas fertilisNotothylas orbicularis var. orbicularis