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shady earwort

Scapania umbrosa (Schrad.) Dumort.
shady earwort
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Scapania umbrosa (Schrad.) Dumort., commonly known as shady earwort, is a member of the family Scapaniaceae. It was first described in 1835 and is native to regions including Québec, Labrador, Madeira Island, TW, SE, NO, DK, Vermont-US, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Description

Scapania umbrosa is a species of the genus Scapania, known for its presence in various parts of North America and Europe. It is found in regions such as Québec, Labrador, and Vermont in the United States, as well as in European locations including Madeira Island, TW, SE, NO, DK, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The species was published in 1835 and is recognized by its common name, shady earwort. It belongs to the family Scapaniaceae, a group of liverworts characterized by their small, leafy structures and preference for moist habitats.

Other common names

shady earwort

Distribution

Québec · Labrador · Madeira Island · TW · SE · NO · DK · Vermont-US · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Synonyms

Jungermannia umbrosaJungermannia convexaScapania convexaScapania flotowianaScapania umbrosa f. umbrosaJungermannia umbrosa var. umbrosaMartinellius convexaMartinellius umbrosusRadula umbrosaPlagiochila umbrosaScapania umbrosa var. umbrosaScapania umbrosa var. elongataScapania umbrosa var. imbricataScapania umbrosa f. inermisScapania umbrosa var. obtusaScapania umbrosa f. purpureaScapania umbrosa var. remotaJungermannia umbrosa var. fuscaJungermannia umbrosa var. laxiorJungermannia umbrosa f. purpureaPlagiochila umbrosa subsp. purpureaScapania umbrosa var. purpureaJungermannia umbrosa var. purpureaMartinellia umbrosa

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