Ep. 566 - The Wonderful World of Bryophytes

Ep. 566 - The Wonderful World of Bryophytes

From In Defense of Plants Podcast by In Defense of Plants

February 22, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 566

About this episode

This episode explores the often underappreciated world of bryophytes with guest Brittney Miller.

Bryophytes, AKA mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, are ubiquitous components of ecosystems around the world yet they are all too often underappreciated. Luckily, people like Brittney Miller are doing everything in their power to change that. What started with immense frustration turned into a life-long love affair with all things bryophyte. Join us for a wonderful deep dive into the secret world of these tiny plants. This episode was produced in part by Tanya, Neil, Matthew, April, Dana, Lilith, Sanza, Eva, Yellowroot, Wisewren, Nadia, Heidi, Blake, Josh, Laure, R.J., Carly, Lucia, Dana, Sarah, Lauren, Strych Mind, Linda, Sylvan, Austin, Sarah, Ethan, Elle, Steve, Cassie, Chuck, Aaron, Gillian, Abi, Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta…

People in this episode

Guest: Brittney Miller

Topics covered

  • bryophytes
  • mosses
  • liverworts
  • hornworts
  • ecosystems
  • plant biology

Keywords

  • bryophytes
  • mosses
  • liverworts
  • hornworts
  • ecosystems
  • plant biology
  • Brittney Miller

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts

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