Beautiful glossy shoots of Porella arboris-vitae photographed at Grass Wood on the recent Wharfedale meeting, by Bill Boyd. You can see why its common name is Bitter Scalewort (the ‘bitter’ refers to the peppery taste which will confirm the species if you’re not sure).
You can see more images in our Species Finder page at https://www.britishbryologicalsociety.org.uk/learning/species-finder/porella-arboris-vitae/.
Published: 1 April 2025
