Lembophyllaceae

This family has leaves which are concave. The plants are mainly epiphytes.

Camptochaete arbuscula

This is a common moss on logs and tree trunks. The leaves can appear quite wrinkled and silvery when dry.

The sporophytes can be difficult to spot as they are found under the frond.

Camptochaete ramulosa

This species is quite similar to the one above, but the sporophyte has a longer seta.

Camptochaete ramulosa capsule

Lembophyllum divulsum

With its rounded concave leaves, the branches of this moss appear rope-like.

Found in forests on bark and roots.

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