243. Encalypta vulgaris Hedw.

On stones and soil in canyons about 8000 ft. alt.,
Laramie Mts., Wyoming, May 11, 1931.

Coll. C. L. Porter.

Det. A. J. G.

This species is exceedingly variable; leaves vary from rounded-obtuse with costa ending below apex to acuminate with costa ex-current into a hair point. As Encalyptae usually grow in small tufts other species may be mixed in.

Yale University Herbarium

YU.225292

North American Musci Perfecti
Issued by A.J.Grout