Chara hirsuta T.F.Allen 1900

Publication Details
Chara hirsuta T.F.Allen 1900: 301-303, pl. 10-11

Published in: Allen,T.F. (1900). Three new Charas from California. Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 27(6): 299-304, pl. 10-15.

Publication date: 1900

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Type Information
USA: California: San Diego; Holotype: Aug. 1897; NY;

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), hairy.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Key Characteristics
Large species 60 cm high. Monoecious.

Similar Species
Chara canescens

Created: 11 October 2010 by Anders Langangen.

Last updated: 14 July 2011

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Anders Langangen in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 July 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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