Lower Plants

'Lower Plant' is a general term which embraces a wide spectrum of organisms across four taxonomic kingdoms.   Many are not 'plants' at all, but include the non-vascular, non-flowering true plants, such as bryophytes (mosses and liverworts) and algae.

Knowledge of species occurrence and distribution varies considerably between groups. Nevertheless it is evident that Lower Plants make a significant contribution to the natural heritage, not only in terms of the sheer abundance of species but because they are often fundamental to the functioning of other organisms or habitats.

Publications and Resources

Naturally Scottish Series SNH

• Lichens

Scottish Wildlife Series SNH

• The Law and You

All About... series SNH [ view whole series ]

• Sphagnum Moss
• Kelp

Trends Notes Series - These are updated regularly

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