About Nyholmiella obtusifolia (Brid.) Holmen & E.Warncke
Nomenclature
Nyholmiella obtusifolia (Brid.) Holmen & E.Warncke, with the basionym Orthotrichum obtusifolium, is a species of moss belonging to the family Orthotrichaceae.
Growth Habit
It is an epiphytic species that most commonly grows on bark, and sometimes grows on stone instead.
Distribution
This moss has a widespread northern distribution, and is confirmed to occur in both Eurasia and North America.
Diagnostic Morphology
It can be differentiated from other members of its family by its non-revolute leaf margins, where each cell contains 1 to 2 papillae.
