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Hypoglossum hypoglossoides by Pierre-Louis Crouan (1798-1871) & Hippolyte-Marie Crouan (1802-1871) is licensed under PDM

Hypoglossum hypoglossoides by Pierre-Louis Crouan (1798-1871) & Hippolyte-Marie Crouan (1802-1871) is licensed under PDM

Phylum: RHODOPHYCOTA
Kindom: Plantae
Size: finger tip to mid forearm 20-30 cm
Sightings: 4

Description: Hypoglossum hypoglossoides is a small red alga growing as monostromatic blades. The lateral branches grow as blades which, like the primary blade, has a midrib. All the blades have a lanceolate or acute apices. All the blades lack lateral veins. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypoglossum_hypoglossoides

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Under Tongue Weed 1992-07-23

Under Tongue Weed 2002-08-22

Under Tongue Weed 2002-08-23

Under Tongue Weed 1992-06-16