Stem leaves oblong-lanceolate to lanceolate; margins entire; apex narrowly obtuse to broadly acute. Seta 0.5–1.5 mm. Capsule oblong-cylindric, 1.3–2.5 mm; exostome teeth reflexed, densely papillose; endostome segments 16, of 2 rows of cells, as long as exostome, papillose. Calyptra naked. Spores 10–17 µm.

Habitat: Trunks and branches of trees, dry, calcareous or granitic rock along streams
Elevation: moderate to high elevations (300-3000 m)

Distribution

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Alta., B.C., Man., Nfld. and Labr. (Nfld.), Nunavut, Ont., Que., Yukon, Ariz., Calif., Colo., Mich., Minn., Mont., Nev., S.Dak., Utah, Mexico (Nuevo León), Europe.

Discussion

Variety pallens has entire leaf margins, 16 endostome segments, and a naked calyptra.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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