Sphaerochara prolifera

This chapter gives an overview of the recent state of knowledge regarding Sphaerochara prolifera (Ziz ex A.Braun) Soulié-Märsche, comb. nov. (Tolypella prolifera (Ziz ex A.Braun) Leonh. It contains a full morphological description including identification hints and remarks on the potential risks of confusion. It also provides information on the distribution and ecology of the species in Europe and tackles potential threats.