Schistochila appendiculata

Schistochila appendiculata is a species of liverwort native to New Zealand. It is currently the largest species of liverwort discovered growing up to 1.1 metres or more in height and a diameter of 2.6 centimetres.

Habitat

This species is native to New Zealand occurring on all three of the major islands. It grows in lowland forests.

Description

While liverworts are typically very small plants that rarely grow more than 19 centimetres long. However S. appendiculata can grow up to 1.1 metres in height with a diameter of 2.6 centimetres and a stem diameter of 10 centimetres.