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NZ Plants
Eriodon cylindritheca
Family: Brachytheciaceae
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Growing shoot tip
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Growing shoot with leaves
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Mature shoot with leaves
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Immature capsule with calyptra cover
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Perichaetial bracts at base of capsule stalk (seta)
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Calyptra removed to expose operculum lid
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Operculum shed to expose peristome teeth
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Peristome, side view of outer and inner teeth.
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Peristome, from above
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Eriodon cylindritheca is a small branching moss with ovate to lanceolate leaves that taper to a fine tip. This moss is distinctive for the large number of capsules formed which are borne on 15-25 mm long smooth stalks (setae). The mature capsule is narrowly cylindrical with a long fine beak on the operculum cover; the outer peristome teeth are unusual for the family in being pale and papillose.
Widespread in damp, humid forest as an epiphyte on branches of small trees.
