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Pallavicinia lyellii
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Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Division:
Class:
Jungermanniopsida
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Pallaviciniaceae
Genus:
Pallavicinia
Species:
P. lyellii
Binomial name
Pallavicinia lyellii
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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