This liverwort has asymmetrical leaves in two rows that drape down the side of each stem. Each leaf has a broad tip with three small teeth or lobes. Bazzania trilobata Closeup view of B. trilobata. This is the only species with flagella in this area, making it easy to identify this species when they are present. Similar to Dicranum montanum when flagella are not present.
Capsules are straight.
View of Dicranum montanum Closeup view of D. montanum showing cork screw shape of leaves. The common name comes from the swept appearance of its leaves on the stem. They form soft, round cushions with nonundulate, sickle-shaped leaves that curve in one direction. Ranges in color from yellow-green in sun to deep green in shade. Capsules are curved.