Abstract
Among some Mexican mosses collected by Te6filo Herrera and Oscar Sanchez in 1956, I encountered one which differed from any previously reported from the area. Following a suggestion by Dr. Howard Crum the specimen was identified as Leskea angustata Tayl., previously known only from northern South America. In addition to being the first collection of the species from North America, it is also apparently the first record of the genus for Mexico. In view of a probably wider distribution in North America, an attempt has been made to supplement the meager information available on the species. A description and illustrations of it have been included, previous illustrations being, apparently, lacking. In addition, information concerning synonymy has been reviewed with the hope of removing some remaining confusion. Leskea angustata was described by Taylor in 1846 with the following diagnosis and comments:
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The specimen was identified as Leskea angustata Tayl.
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This was the first collection of the species from North America.
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e0“the first collection of the species from North America”
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This was apparently the first record of the genus for Mexico.
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t0“Leskea angustata”