Ring Pellia

Pellia neesiana

Pellia neesiana can usually be found growing on damp mineral (inorganic) soil in shaded and wet sites, along steam-banks, lake-shores and swampy areas.
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Appearance

The thalli of P. neesiana are generally flattened and smooth, dark to rich green in color and form extensive mats of overlapping lobes.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionMarchantiophyta
ClassJungermanniopsida
OrderPelliales
FamilyPelliaceae
GenusPellia
SpeciesPellia neesiana
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United States of America