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Leskea gracilescens
Necklace Chain Moss

Leskeaceae
Uncommon native

Leskea gracilescens
May 2019
Found this on my roof while cleaning gutters.
Leskea gracilescens
May 2019
Leskea gracilescens
June 2019
When dry, leaves are overlapping, close to stem, resembling a necklace chain.
Leskea gracilescens
June 2019
Wet, the tiny leaves (about 1/2 mm long) spread somewhat.
Leskea gracilescens
June 2019
Capsules are about 2mm long.