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NZ Plants
Echinodium hispidum
Family: Echinodiaceae
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Plants
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Shoot
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Stem with leaf bases
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Leaf
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The young embryo sporophyte is at first contained within the surrounding archegonium (calyptra)
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The distal end of the sporophyte enlarges to form a capsule and the calyptra covering is eventually shed
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Removal of the calyptra exposes the capsule lid (operculum).
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When the spores are ready to be released, the operculum lid is shed, exposing the peristome teeth
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The peristome consists of an outer and an inner ring of fine teeth.
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A mature sporophyte consisting of a stalk (seta) and terminal capsule.
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Echinodium hispidum forms creeping primary stems that branch to form secondary prostrate to arching stems. Leaves are dark green, triangular with two distinct folds near the base and a long tapering point. Plants with capsules are uncommon.
Widespread in New Zealand and very common on soil banks.
