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Porella is a large genus of leafy liverworts, a non-flowering moss-like plant, in the family Porellaceae. Its members are commonly found growing on tree bark in temperate regions, mostly in East Asia.
Porella is a large, common, and widespread genus of liverworts in order Porellales. It is a member of the family Porellaceae within that order.
There were 84 species recognized in 2016, most of them from East Asia. World Flora Online accepts 125 species, and GBIF accepts 150 species (as of 4 July 2023).
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