Dry plants on a dogwood tree. O. stellatum is also present.
New Castle County April 2019
New Castle County April 2019
Hydrated plants on the same dogwood. 16 teeth on the open capsule distinguish O. ohioense. Below that is a plant that has lost its calyptra but still has the operculum.
New Castle County April 2019
Closeup of dry plants. Eight larger teeth on the capsule full of spores at top right distinguish O. stellatum.
New Castle County April 2019
Closeup of hydrated plants. There's another moss there too, resembling a tiny vine.
New Castle County April 2019
Calyptra and open capsule showing peristome teeth and spores.
Delaware Wildflowers
