Grimmia affinis Hornsch.

  • Authority

    Bartram, Edwin B. 1965. Mosses of the Eastern Highlands, New Guinea, from the 6th Archbold expedition, 1959. Contr. U. S. Natl. Herb. 37: 43-66.

  • Family

    Grimmiaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Grimmia affinis Hornsch.

  • Description

    Description - [No description provided.]

  • Discussion

    This species has been recorded from the Himalayas and Ceylon at high altitudes under the name of G. ovalis (Hedw.) Lindb., but according to the studies by Dr. Sayre (Bryologist 55:258, 1952), Hornschuch's name will take precedence. Here the setae are distinctly curved when dry but strictly erect when moist.