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Introduction to Bryophytes
If you’ve ever been fascinated by the colourful and multi-textured array of mosses on a stone wall, stony ground or woodland floor, and wondered what they all are, then this section is for you. The Learning area of the website will introduce you to bryophytes and get you started identifying some of the common species around where you live.
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Explore your area
…without even leaving the house. Many knowledgeable and experienced BBS members have contributed to the vice-county pages, describing what can be found in their local areas and giving hints and tips on places to visit. Read all about your vice-county before you head out.
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Species Finder
The Species Finder is your gateway to a wealth of information about the mosses, liverworts and hornworts to be found in the UK. Ultimately, we hope to include a page dedicated to each species, with identification tips, up-to-date distribution information, links to useful resources and an image gallery showing a range of images including habitat photos, close-ups and microscope images.
Browse our Species pages
The Glos local group was pleased to find this species on a recent meeting in the Forest of Dean. It can be difficult to tell from the more common P. asplenioides and P. porelloides, but its habit – growing in loose mats – and leaf shape gave this one away. On close inspection, the cells looked a little larger too, but that needed confirming under the microscope.
Learn MoreWe have a full programme of events at both national and local levels. Please click the link below for details.
See all our upcoming eventsLondon Bryophyte Group: Queens Wood
Wessex Bryology Group: Lyscombe, Dorset
Escape the stress of Christmas with a day of bracing downland bryologising and recording.
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