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NZ Plants
Syntrichia antarctica
Family: Pottiaceae
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Dry plants on a stone wall
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Moist plants
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Shoot tip from above
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Shoot in side view
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Leaf detail
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Sporophyte plant
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Developing capsule with calyptra covering
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Developing capsule, calyptra shed to expose the operculum lid
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Mature capsule, operculum shed to expose the peristome
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Mature capsule, peristome teeth
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Capsule stalk (seta)
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Syntrichia antarctica is a small moss that forms loose tufts. The 3-5 mm long leaves have a distinctive red vein (nerve) and a long, slightly toothed rather than smooth hair point. Formerly known as Tortula princeps.
Widespread in New Zealand on earth, rock and bark. One of the few mosses that will grow on rocks close to the sea.
