A new Orthotrichum species, O. karoo, is described. The moss has a gametophyte similar to that of O. diaphanum, from which it mainly differs in its peristome lacking exostome teeth. It is known from three localities in western South Africa, and from one more in southern Namibia. In all these localities it was found growing on shrubs and trees, rarely on rocks, in succulent karoo and related types of vegetation.
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1 March 2009
Orthotrichum karoo (Orthotrichaceae), a new species with hyaline-awned leaves from southwestern Africa
Francisco Lara,
Ricardo Garilleti,
Vicente Mazimpaka
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The Bryologist
Vol. 112 • No. 1
Spring 2009
Vol. 112 • No. 1
Spring 2009
Mosses
Namaqualand-Namib Domain
Namibia
Northern Cape
Orthotrichum diaphanum
South Africa
Succulent Karoo