Pseudocrossidium is a small genus of mosses of which Tasmania has
two representatives, P. crinitum and P. hornschuchianum
(previously Barbula crinita and B. hornschuchiana
respectively).
P. crinitum is a common soil or rock dwelling moss in
dry areas. It is best recognized by the leaf hairpoint which is
long, thick and golden.
P. hornschuchianum is a terrestrial or
rock-dwelling turfed moss with stems c. 5mm. The leaves are 1-1.5 mm
and are ovate-deltoid to short-lanceolate. The leaf margins are
revolute and the leaf apex is narrowly acute. The nerve extends
beyond the leaf apex. Capsule are held on a stak c. 1cm high. The
capsule is c. 1.7 mm long and bears a peristome of 32 linear, yellow
teeth.
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