About Frullania nisquallensis Sull.
Nomenclature
Frullania nisquallensis, which has the scientific name Frullania nisquallensis Sull., is commonly called the hanging millipede liverwort.
It is a reddish-brown liverwort species that belongs to the family Frullaniaceae.
Geographic Range
This species occurs in western Washington, British Columbia, and includes Vancouver Island within its range.
Growth Form
The plant grows in mats.
These mats sometimes hang from tree branches, especially branches of alders or maples, and sometimes grow close to the substrate.
Leaf Size
Its leaves are small, measuring 1 mm long, and flat.
Lower leaves on the stem are slightly smaller than leaves that grow higher up the stem.
