The distribution of Metzgeria violacea in the Apuseni Mountains (Romanian Western Carpathians)

Abstract

Metzgeria violacea (Ach.) Dumort. was known from three places in Romania. It recently has been found at several localities in the Apuseni Mountains, mostly in deep gorges, on twigs of different woody species. The distribution, ecology and the distinguishing characters from the related species are discussed.