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NZ Plants
Dendrocryphaea tasmanica
Family: Cryphaeaceae
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Plant on boulder
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Shoots
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Shoot with pinnate branching
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Branch formation
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Stem with leaves
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Sporophyte plant in side view. A very short seta (stem) fails to elevate the capsule above the leaves.
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Mature capsules, from above.
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Peristome teeth
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Dendrocryphaea tasmanica is an aquatic moss with branches tending to grow from one side of the stem. Leaves are small with a narrowly tapering point and are appressed to the stem. Formerly Cryphaea tasmanica.
Widespread in New Zealand on wet rocks in or beside streams.
