Hypnaceae

These mosses have creeping stems. The leaves taper gradually from the base, whereas some other mosses taper abruptly at the apex.

Hypnum cupressiforme

Common in the forest as well as grassland and banks.

The colour can be green or have a goldy tint. The leaves are always strongly curved to one side.

Under the microscope there may be no nerve visible, or it can be faint, short and double.

Hypnum chrysogaster

There are several forms of this species, with some being densely branched while others are more sparsely branched.

A not-the-best shot of the capsule of H. chrysogaster showing the tiny apiculus on the tip of the operculum - something which differs from H. cupressiforme.

A mature capsule of H. chrysogaster.

Ctenidium pubescens

Found on soil, rock, tree bases, and tree trunks.

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