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Mosses, Liverworts, Hornworts: The Bryophtes

"Bryophytes" include mosses, liverworts and hornworts. Although small in stature, bryophytes play significant roles in diverse terrestrial ecosystems. They are found growing on soil, rocks and/or trees throughout the world, from coastal Antarctica to the peat bogs of the Northern hemisphere, from the deserts of Australia to the rain forests of the Amazon. They are an essential part of this planet's biodiversity. Ever wanted to watch a moss grow? Check out this time-lapse camera view of resurrection mosses.

There is a Key to the Mosses of California, see: Norris, D. H. and J. R. Shevock 2004a. Contributions toward a bryoflora of California. I. A specimen-based catalogue of mosses. Madroño 51: 1-131. and Norris, D. H. and J. R. Shevock 2004b. Contributions toward a bryoflora of California. II. A key to the mosses. Madroño 51:132-269.

and a Key to the Liverworts and Hornworts of California . see: Doyle, William T. and Raymond E. Stotler. 2006. Contributions toward a bryoflora of California III. Keys and annotated species catalogue for liverworts and hornworts. Madroño 53(2): 89-197. 2006.

These lists were compiled by Ken Kellman in February, 2007. We have 101 species of known mosses and 14 liverworts and hornworts. You can also download the Moss or Liverwort and Hornwort data sets (Excel).