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NZ Plants
Tortula truncata
Family: Pottiaceae
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Plants
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Shoot
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Leaves
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Capsules with calyptra covering
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Immature capsule with operculum lid
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Mature capsule, operculum shed
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Mature capsule, peristome teeth are not present in this species
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Tortula truncata forms short, branched or unbranched, stems bearing dense clusters of oblong-elliptic leaves with a sharp tip. The vein (nerve) extends into the tip to form a short projection (hair point). The capsules are erect and have a distinctive cup-shape and lack peristome teeth. Formerly Pottia truncata.
Found Throughout New Zealand in open, disturbed areas.
