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Thin Macewort

Asterella gracilis

Also called Thin Starwort

Thin Macewort
Photo: Peters K, Ziegler J, Neumann S, CC BY 4.0
Family
Aytoniaceae (Aytoni family)

About

Asterella gracilis is a thallose liverwort in the family Aytoniaceae.

Where it grows

Asterella gracilis is found in Europe, western North America, Alaska, Alberta, BC, Montana, Oregon, Mexico and South America. It is typically found on calcareous substrata, usually on soil found on rock, close to sea level as well as in alpine and subalpine sites.

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