Hedwigiales

Hedwigiales is an order of mosses. It is named after Johannes Hedwig, the founder of modern bryology.

Description

They are medium to large size acrocarpous moss with irregular branching. A midrib is not normally present in the leaves.

Classification

There are three families placed in the Hedwigiales.

Hedwigiaceae
Helicophyllaceae
Rhacocarpaceae