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This family of mosses grow in damp locations and in some cases drainage ditches. Has glossy leaves and red stems, male plants have conspicuous orange-red sex organs HelpKey  Genus
 - Breutelia
Species: Breutelia elongata (Hook. f. & wils.) Mitt.
A common moss, often found in drainage ditches,
Breutelia elongata
Habitat: Damp ground
Width: 10 mm
Distribution: Throughout New Zealand.
Height: 100 mm
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