Dicranella heteromalla Silky Forklet-moss

A common dioicous, acrocarpous moss which forms fairly compact cushions with fine, curved leaves in acidic habitats, particularly in broad-leaved and coniferous woodland, hedgebanks, heathland and soil-filled crevices in mountains. It is widespread throughout Britain and very common in Wales. It is ubiquitous in woodland and heathland habitats in West Glamorgan. Sporophyte capsules are common.