Bryhnia novae-angliae, (Sull. & Lesq.) Grout

Bryhnia novae-angliae is a pleurocarpous moss, which prefers moist shady habitats and can be found most easily near streams and seepage areas of secondary forest above the gorge. Bryhnia novae-angliae generally grows in loose mats with irregular horizontal branching. Leaves when dry spread slightly from the stem and branches. Leaves are generally ovate to lanceolate and extend into a short needle like tip that is often twisted. When leaves are wet they have a cupped like appearance to them and are translucent when held to the light.

Microscopic characters: Leaves are papillose, decurrent, and are slightly toothed on the margins.