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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
This species has featured before as a Bryophyte of the Month, back in the 2000’s, but there is always a place for a beautiful (and scarce) bryophyte with a story to tell!
The previous photo was taken by Des Callaghan from a specimen collected at Dore Abbey in Herefordshire. Shortly after he identified his specimen, Sam Bosanquet realised he had the same species from a similar habitat – a stone tiled church roof – in Monmouthshire. Sadly, last year, the roof of this church had to be replaced as the timbers had rotted. But all was not lost. The specialist roofing company brought in to do the work, collaborated with Sam to save many of the roof tiles with Hedwigia attached and keep them safe whilst the timbers were replaced. They were then replaced as closely as possiible to their original location and aspect on the new roof.
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 eventsCambridge Group: Wilbury Hill, Herts.
London Bryophyte Group: Sydenham Hill
