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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.
Start here
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.
Launch the Vice-county explorer
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
A tricky species to photograph because of its diminutive size and penchant for growing on damp rock in shady places! This photo was taken by Bill Boyd at the Spring meeting in Wharfedale earlier this year, and demonstrates beautifully the arcuate seta of developing capsules and flexuose seta of mature capsules.
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See all our upcoming eventsSummer Meeting 2025: Orkney
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Read more about this event and registerNorth West Scotland Group: Loch Maree, Highlands
