University of Colorado Museum of Natural History Herbarium Bryophyte Collection (COLO:B)
COLO-B-0042822
482198f3-0280-456b-82eb-6e49fcb95149
B-112668
Pohlia cruda (Hedw.) Lindb.
Bryaceae
Weber; Wittmann
s.n.
2000-07-13
United States, Colorado, Summit, Gore Range, ca 10 mi N of Silverthorne, outlet of Boulder Lake; 10000 ft alt., 39° 43' 08" N 106° 11' 56" W
39.718889 -106.198889
39° 43' 08" N 106° 11' 56" W
3048 meters
10000 ft
On lower side of large log blocking the stream
An unusually luxuriant heavily fruiting form benefitting from its protection and lack of competition. Old capsules losing the endostome. Exostome yellow, finely papillose distally; endostome segments with gaping mid-line; basal membrane half the height of the exostome; cilia long. Leaves shining, with thin-walled cells.