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Pellia epiphylla
Also called Common Pellia
Overleaf pellia is a small, flat, ribbon-like liverwort (not a flowering plant) that forms green patches in damp, sheltered spots such as stream banks, ditches and wet woodland. Its key need is constant moisture on neutral or acidic substrates.
Pellia epiphylla (sometimes known as overleaf pellia or common pellia) is a species of thallose liverwort. It occurs in North America, Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia. It grows in patches in damp, sheltered places on neutral or acidic substrates. It is common on the banks of rivers, streams and ditches and also grows in wet woodland, marshes and on wet rocks.
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