Bald Bristle Moss
Orthotrichum stellatumOrthotrichaceae
Native

Dry plants on a Japanese maple.

Hydrated plants on the same tree.

Dry plants with some old capsules.

Open capsules full of spores. Note the two opercula still hanging on at top left.

Calyptrae are sometimes hairy.
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Photos copyright David G. Smith
Information from the Delaware Flora Checklist used with author's permission.