Geothallus
Geothallus is a monotypic genus of liverwort in the family Sphaerocarpaceae family. It includes only the single species Geothallus tuberosus. Its common name is Campbell's liverwort. It is endemic to California, where it is known only from San Diego and Riverside Counties.[3]
| Geothallus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Marchantiophyta |
| Class: | Marchantiopsida |
| Order: | Sphaerocarpales |
| Family: | Sphaerocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Geothallus Campb.[2] |
| Species: | G. tuberosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Geothallus tuberosus | |
This liverwort grows in moist coastal scrub habitat and vernal pools. At least one population occurs on the grounds of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,[3] and it has also been noted on the Santa Rosa Plateau.[1]
References
- Doyle, W.T. (2012). "Geothallus tuberosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T39242A2895685. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T39242A2895685.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- Campbell, D. H. (1896). "A new Californian Liverwort". Botanical Gazette. 21: 9–13, pl. 2. doi:10.1086/327288.
- Geothallus tuberosus. CNPS, Rare Plant Program. 2015. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (online edition, v8-02). California Native Plant Society. Accessed 31 August 2015.
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