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Common Liverwort
Marchantia polymorpha
groundcover⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A tiny, non-vascular bryophyte that forms flat, lobed green thalli on damp soil and rocks. Commonly found in moist, shaded environments and often considered a garden weed, though valued in terraria and moss gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Seasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Cosmopolitan
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation