Exmoor Bryophytes, Lichens and Plants March 2016

 


Sphagnum palustre
Sphagnum palustre - Identified microscopically

Pseudotaxiphyllum elegans
Pseudotaxiphyllum elegans

Loeskeobryum brevirostre
Loeskeobryum brevirostre - filaments on stem visible under a hand lens.

Scapania umbrosa
Scapania umbrosa - Pointed toothed leaves are pointers to this species.

Metzgeria temperata
Metzgeria temperata - Gemmae on sides of protruding stalks

Saccogyna viticulosa
Saccogyna viticulosa - Opposite looking leaves

Tetraphis pellucida
Tetraphis pellucida - Look out for gemmae cups.