Pachyglossa (plant)Pachyglossa is a genus of liverworts in the family Lophocoleaceae.SpeciesThere are five species in the genus:Pachyglossa gottscheoides L.Söderstr.Pachyglossa grolleana VáňaPachyglossa dissitifolia Herzog & GrollePachyglossa spegazziniana Herzog & GrollePachyglossa tenacifolia Herzog & GrolleDistributionPachyglossa is the largest genus of liverworts in Antarctica, with three species. The remainder are sub-Antarctic in range, with one species endemic to New Zealand.EtymologyThe genus is named for its thick leaves, unusual in being two cells thick.