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Dicranoloma menziesii (Dicranaceae)

 
 
Dicranoloma menziesii is a common moss with a widespread distribution in Tasmania. It grows as loose turfs on rocks, logs and trees in wet forest and rainforest. The leaves are thin and long, reaching almost 1.5cm. The capsules are borne on short stalks.

D. menziesii is most easily confused with Holomitrium trichopodum but may be distinguished by having larger leaves (over 0.9cm) and having teeth on the leaf margins throughout the upper part of the leaf. 

 
 
   
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