Cliff Scalewort - Porella cordaeana
This liverwort has branched dark green shoots that appear flattened. Leaves are approx. 2 mm wide. Underleaves are quite widely spaced out along stems.
Porella platyphylla
Underleaves spaced out and not overlapping each other. Edges tend to turn up as specimen dries.
It differs from the much more common Porella platyphylla by having underleaves that are fairly well spaced and not overlapping. The edges of the underleaves also tend to curl up.
Detailed photos of underside of leaves/stem needed
Rocks and tree bases by lowland rivers. Also rocks in sheltered ravines. Rarely found in limestone areas.
Rare
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- Cliff Scalewort
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