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NZ Plants
Camptochaete pulvinata
Family: Lembophyllaceae
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Plant
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Branching frond
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Stem, detail of branching
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Branches with recurved leaves
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Branch with leaves
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Sporophyte plant with capsule
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Capsule with operculum lid
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Capsule, operculum shed exposing the peristome teeth
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Capsule, inner and outer peristome teeth
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Camptochaete pulvinata is a small moss with wiry stems bearing fronds with branches arranged on either side of the frond axis (pinnate branching). The presence of at least some strongly recurved leaves differentiate this species from the larger C. arbuscula.
Widespread in New Zealand.
