L. divulsum (colloquially known as 'String-of-Pearls') is a common mat-forming moss of wet forest and may be found growing on a range of substrates from logs to rocks.

The deeply concave leaves are circular or oblong, typically wider than long, and are closely arranged in a spiral fashion on the stem. Capsules are curved when mature and borne on a stalk 1-2 cm long. 

L. divulsum var. divulsum is the smaller of the two varieties, with leaves c 0.6mm wide and usually infertile.

L. divulsum var. clandestinum has leaves twice as large as the previous variety and is more commonly fruiting. This variety is sometimes considered a separate species (L. clandestinum).