Veilwort Pallavicinia lyellii

Veilwort (Pallavicinia lyellii) is a striking thallose liverwort of permanently wet, boggy conditions – found in valley mires, base-rich flushes, wet carr, and the margins of fens and alder woodland. Its broad, strap-like thallus with a distinct midrib makes it one of the more recognisable liverworts in the field. Nationally scarce and an indicator of long-undisturbed, permanently wet habitats with stable hydrology, it is associated with the Waveney Valley fens and other ancient fen and carr systems in Suffolk. Maintaining appropriate water levels and preventing scrub encroachment are important for sustaining populations. Image: Dingo Biloba (Flickr)

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