Bartramiaceae Genus: Breutalia I usually find these alongside tracks, growing in damp clay soils and in fairly sunny conditions. |
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This one was quite conspicuous with its gold colouring and orange-red discs on the ends of the shoots. These discs are the male reproductive organs. |
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This one was also easily recogniseable as a Breutalia with the conspicuous tips of its branches. |
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The capsules of Breutalia pendula. |
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Genus: Philonotis This moss has a distinctive blue-green colour. The way the branchlets form at the top f the stem gives it an umbrella look. |
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The capsules of Philonotis scarifolia. |
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This image shows the papillae on the leaf. This feature distinguishes it from other members of this family. |
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This species is quite easily recognised when bearing capsules. It is also found growing on exposed sunny banks. |
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