LIVERWORT

Liverworts are an ancient bryophyte from the class Hepatopsidae. The name represents over 8,000 species of small, nonvascular, spore-producing land plants constituting part of the division Bryophyta. Liverworts and mosses are primitive plants that lack true roots with water and nutrients being absorbed by the vegetative organs of the plant.

Liverworts, along with mosses have a significant role in contributing to nutrient cycles, providing seed-beds for the larger plants of the community, and form microhabitats for insects and an entire array of microorganisms. Liverworts and mosses are also very effective rainfall interceptors, and the overwhelming abundance of epiphytic bryophytes in temperate rainforests is considered an important factor in eliminating the deteriorating effect of heavy rains, including adding to hill stability and helping to prevent soil erosion.

Liverworts are distributed worldwide, though most commonly in the tropics. Thallose liverworts, which are branching and ribbonlike, grow commonly on moist soil or damp rocks, while leafy liverworts are found in similar habitats as well as on tree trunks in damp woods.

Spray FireHawk Bioherbicide Concentrate: 50 mL/L of water. Respray if required