Pachyglossa (plant)

Pachyglossa is a genus of liverworts in the family Lophocoleaceae.

Species

There are five species in the genus:

• Pachyglossa gottscheoides (Besch. & C.Massal.) L.Söderstr.
• Pachyglossa grolleana Váňa
• Pachyglossa dissitifolia Herzog & Grolle
• Pachyglossa spegazziniana (C.Massal.) Herzog & Grolle
• Pachyglossa tenacifolia (Hook.f. & Taylor) Herzog & Grolle

Distribution

Pachyglossa is the largest genus of liverworts in Antarctica, with three species. The remainder are sub-Antarctic in range, with one species (Pachyglossa tenacifolia) endemic to New Zealand.

Etymology

The genus is named for its thick leaves, unusual in being two cells thick.

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