Bryophyta Collection (#2)

Rosa centifolia, moss rose

Moss anatomy, artwork. Mosses are bryophytes, plants that do not have a vascular system and reproduce via spores rather than flowers and seeds

Mosses after forest fire
Mosses growing one year after a forest fire. At left is Ceratodon purpureus (yellow), while at right is Polytrichum formosum (green)

Plant regrowth after forest fire
Plant regrowth one year after a forest fire. The plants and fungi seen here include Pholiota highlandensis mushrooms (lower left), the common liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha, white-green, centre)

Moss plants, close-up. Mosses (phylum Bryophyta) are small plants that lack true roots, woody tissue and flowers. They grow in damp places worldwide

Moss leaf cells, light micrograph
Moss leaf cells. Light micrograph of cells in a leaf of shining Hookeria moss (Hookeria luscens). Two whole cells (horizontal) are seen at centre, surrounded by parts of other cells

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"Bryophyta: The Lush Green Tapestry of Nature's Delight" Avalanche Creek, Glacier National Park in Montana, USA is home to a mesmerizing display of bryophytes. Among them, the Regulus regulus, commonly known as the goldcrest, has built its nest and laid its delicate eggs amidst the enchanting moss-covered landscape. Venturing across the Atlantic Ocean to Snowdonia in north Wales, we find ourselves immersed in the beauty of Common haircap moss (Polytrichum commune), which proudly claims its title as the largest British moss. Here, it thrives harmoniously with stunted oak woodland that appears like a mystical realm blanketed by nature's greenest carpet at Wistmans Wood in Devon, UK. Nature never ceases to amaze us as we stumble upon Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) capturing an unsuspecting insect within its leaves while growing gracefully among sphagnum moss. This captivating scene repeats itself with Greater sundew (Drosera anglica) flourishing within Sphagnum moss at Flow Country in Sutherland. The Endive Pellia liverwort (Pellia endiviifolia) takes center stage as it triumphantly emerges through Common Liverwort. Its resilience and adaptability are truly remarkable. Returning once more to Flow Country but this time encountering Bryophyta mosses themselves - a vibrant community dominated by red Sphagnum Moss (Sphagnum sp). Buachaille Etive Mor on Rannoch Moor stands witness to this breathtaking sight during September 2013. Finally, our journey leads us to Golitha Falls on Bodmin Moor where River Fowey flows gently through Beech woodland (Fagus sylvatica). Here too lies another testament to bryophyte splendor; their presence adding an ethereal touch to this picturesque landscape.