Gryostomum scyphuliferum

Spore Ascus

Thin Section

Thallus

Lichen Index
Gyrostomum scyphuliferum ascus.

The asci of Gyrostomum are somewhat elongate and narrow. They may have parallel sides or the upper half may be slightly inflated similar to a baseball bat. Many descriptions refer to this shape as clavate (also see the ascus filled with spores by clicking the spore link).