Porella platyphylla aka Wall Scalewort

Taxonomy ID: 14753

Genus Porella Family Porellaceae Order Porellales Class Jungermanniopsida Phylum Marchantiophyta

Common names

Wall Scalewort, Jungermannia Platyphylla, Jungermannia Platyphylla Major, Lejeunea Platyphylla, Madotheca Jackii, Madotheca Platyphylla, Madotheca Platyphylla Major, Madotheca Platyphylla Subcrenulata, Madotheca Platyphylla Subsquarrosa, Madotheca Porella

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Is Wall Scalewort toxic to humans/pets?

Ploi's records do not contain confirmed information on the toxicity of this particular plant. In the event of accidental ingestion of plant material with questionable toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is always a good idea to consult a healthcare professional.

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