New York Scalewort
NameNew York Scalewort
Species NameFrullania eboracensis
Common NameNew York Scalewort
Geographic Originnorth-america
Trunk Featurespeeling bark, epiphytic growth
Foliage Typeliverwort thallus
Notable FeaturesCharacteristic delicate, branching thallus of Frullania eboracensis, growing epiphytically on tree bark.
Description
This image displays a patch of New York Scalewort (Frullania eboracensis) growing on the peeling bark of a tree. The liverwort exhibits a delicate, dark reddish-brown, branching thallus, contrasting with the light, papery bark of its host.
