Mosses of Tasmania (continued), Tribe 2, Weissiae

Abstract

It will be understood from the previous papers that the Andreaeaceae and the Sphagnaceae are so far removed from other mosses as to each form separate sub- orders, the remaining sub-order Bryaceae containing two sections, which are again divided into Tribes. Tribe 1, of this sub-order, containing Phascae and Bruchia, has already been described, and we now notice Tribe 2. The Weissiae are a low and tufty growing tribe, with narrow leaves, and are difficult subjects for the tyro to identify.