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Publication abstract

Pottiopsis gen. nov. and notes on other taxa of British and Irish Pottiaceae

Authors: Blockeel, TL., Smith, AJE.,

Year of publication:1998

Journal: Journal of Bryology, , Volume: 20, Pages: 65-68.

Publisher: Maney Publishing Ltd

A new genus, Pottiopsis is described to accommodate Pottia (Trichostomum) caespitosa. Two new combinations are made: Tortula viridifolia (=Pottia crinita) and Weissia controversa var. wimmeriana (=W. wimmeriana). Weissia controversa var. crispata is shown to be a valid name. British Didymodon reedii is shown to be a form of D. vinealis.