Lejeunea hodgsoniana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lejeunea hodgsoniana |
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Jungermanniopsida
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Jungermanniales
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Lejeuneaceae
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Lejeunea
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L. hodgsoniana
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| Lejeunea hodgsoniana Grolle ex R.J.Lewington, P.Beveridge & M.A.M.Renner, 2013
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Lejeunea hodgsoniana is a tiny green plant. It belongs to a group called liverworts. Liverworts are small, simple plants that often grow in damp places. This special liverwort was named after Eliza Amy Hodgson, who was a famous plant expert.
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What is Lejeunea hodgsoniana?
This liverwort often grows in large patches. Its shoots, or stems, are very small. They can be up to 2 centimeters (about 0.8 inches) long. They are also very thin, usually less than 2 millimeters wide. The plant is a pale green color.
Leaves and Lobules
Lejeunea hodgsoniana has tiny leaves. Each leaf has a main part called a lobe. It also has a smaller part underneath called a lobule. The main leaf lobes are broadly rounded. The lobules are smaller than these main lobes.
Underleaves and Reproduction
The plant also has small, separate leaves underneath its shoots. These are called underleaves. Lejeunea hodgsoniana often produces special parts for reproduction. These are called perianths. They are small and have five ridges, like tiny little keels.
Where Does it Live?
Lejeunea hodgsoniana loves damp places. It is especially common on rock faces near streams. You can often find it in humid valleys, where it can cover large areas. It is not as common on high cliffs or on trees in mountain areas.
Distribution
This liverwort is found only in New Zealand. This means it is an endemic species. You won't find it growing naturally anywhere else in the world!
