Key to Tasmanian Dicots
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Acrochila (Plagiochilaceae)  
 
Acrochila is represented by only one species in Tasmania, Acrochila biserialis. A. biserialis is a small leafy liverwort often growing epiphytically in clumps on rainforest trees. When dry, the leaves on the shoots appear laterally compressed. The teeth on the leaf margins have large claw-like teeth, which sufficiently distinguishes this species from other leafy liverworts.


 
 
 
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