Anthocerotaceae

Anthocerotaceae
Anthoceros agrestis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Anthocerotophyta
Class: Anthocerotopsida
Subclass: Anthocerotidae
Rosenv.
Order: Anthocerotales
Limpr. in Cohn.
Family: Anthocerotaceae
Dumort. corr. Trevis. emend Hässel
Genera
Synonyms
  • Carpocerotaceae Dumortier ex Nees 1833
  • Foliocerotaceae Hässel 1988

The Anthocerotaceae is the only family of hornworts in the order Anthocerotales. Anthocerotaceae is characterized by irregular or dichotomous lobing or branching, and a gametophyte lacking distinct pores.