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Quick facts for kids Pallavicinia lyellii

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Marchantiophyta
Class:	Jungermanniopsida
Order:	Metzgeriales
Family:	Pallaviciniaceae
Genus:	Pallavicinia
Species:	P. lyellii
Binomial name
*Pallavicinia lyellii* (Hook.) Gray
Synonyms
Jungermannia lyellii Hook. Pallavicinia lyelii (Hook.) Carruth.

Pallavicinia lyellii, the ribbonwort or veilwort, is a dioicous bryophyte plant in the liverwort family Pallaviciniaceae. Often seen in moist situations on rocks and soil, with a worldwide distribution.

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