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NZ Plants
Trichostomum sciophilum
Family: Pottiaceae
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Plants
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Shoots from above
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Shoots
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Leaves
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Dry plants
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Dry plants, side view
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Sporophyte plant
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Young capsule shedding calyptra cover
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Mature capsule with peristome
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Capsule mouth with peristome and with spores to the inside
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Peristome teeth
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Trichostomum sciophilum forms light green patches consisting of erect 0.5-2cm stems. The leaves are narrowly lanceolate with sharp tips (acuminate) and are spreading when moist but curved when dry. The ovoid capsule is about 1 mm long, the operculum lid has a long slanting beak and the peristome consists of 16 small, irregular and fragile teeth.
Widespread in New Zealand on soil, usually in the open or in lightly shaded areas.
