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traditional name for any nonvascular seedless plant—namely, any of the mosses (division Bryophyta), hornworts (division Anthocerotophyta), and liverworts (division Marchantiophyta). Most bryophytes lack complex tissue organization, yet they show considerable diversity in form and ecology. They are widely distributed throughout the world and are relatively small compared with most seed-bearing plants.
Schofield, Wilfred Borden. "bryophyte". Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/plant/bryophyte. Accessed 15 August 2026.
NT Sphagnum
UF mosses
UF liverworts
UF hornworts
2 ring-book volumes detailing the Bryophyte Flora of Barra
Watson, Eric Vernon