Funaria aristifolia N.Wilding, D.A.Callaghan & Hedd. (Funariaceae), a new moss species from the winter-rainfall area of South Africa

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Introduction During a visit to a small marsh formed within a coastal salt pan in West Coast National Park, Western Cape, South Africa, a member of the Funariaceae was found that does not conform with any described species. Subsequent review of Funaria specimens in BOL uncovered a further specimen, from Cape Agulhas, Western Cape. Here, it is described as a new species.Methods Plants were rehydrated in the laboratory, dissected, and mounted in water. Observations and measurements were made using standard stereo and compound microscopy.Key results and conclusions Funaria aristifolia N.Wilding, D.A.Callaghan & Hedd. is described as a new species from the Western Cape of South Africa.

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