Atrichum angustatum (Brid.) Bruch & Schimp.

Atrichum angustatum is a smaller moss which generally grows no more then a couple of centimeters in height. When wet the leaves spread out revealing a wide costa that normally 1/3 the width of the upper half of the leaf. when dry the leaves crisp up and become contorted. can be found growing on soil.

Compared to:

Atrichum altecristatum– generally grows taller then 2cm and found in wetter habitats with a costa less wide then 1/3 of the upper portion of the leave.