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NZ Plants
Amblystegium serpens
Family: Amblystegiaceae
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Stem
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Stem tip
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Leaves
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Leaves
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Developing capsule with calyptra cover being shed
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Developing capsule, calyptra shed exposing operculum lid
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Mature capsule
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Mature capsule with inner and outer peristome teeth. Outer peristome teeth are directed inward
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Mature capsule with inner and outer peristome teeth. Outer peristome teeth are moving outward
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Amblystegium serpens has very delicate, slender stems with widely-spaced, minute leaves up to 1 mm long. The seta (capsule stalk) is curved when dry and the calyptra covering the smooth, horizontal capsule is pale-to-white.
Widespread in New Zealand on moist soil, rock and wood.
