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Questions and Answers: 2018

Question: Hello, This Bryophyte is located in Massachusetts with many many small specimens floating across the surface of our swamp. Some …

  • Question

    Hello, This Bryophyte is located in Massachusetts with many many small specimens floating across the surface of our swamp. Some rooted at the edge in the dirt. Thank you much, Sue L-B

    Answer

    Dear SueLB, this is a species of liverwort called Ricciocarpos natus (purple-fringed riccia). This liverwort is distributed nearly around the world and can grow on land and in water.