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.
You can see more images in our Species Finder page at https://www.britishbryologicalsociety.org.uk/learning/species-finder/plagiochila-britannica/
Published: 1 December 2024
