what is marchantia
Marchantia polymorpha, sometimes known as the common liverwort or umbrella liverwort, is a large liverwort with a wide distribution around the world. It is variable in appearance and has several subspecies.
Division Marchantiophyta&#151Liverworts, genus Marchantia. : The thallus of the haploid gametophyte (n) grows flat on moist ground, and it is many-cells thick. Pores to permit gas exchange are in the top surface, and there are air spaces within the top zone of the thallus. Water is absorbed throughout the surface.