Funariidae

Encalyptales Funariales Disceliales The Funariidae are a widespread group of mosses in class Bryopsida.

The Funariidae include three monotypic orders, with around 350 species, most of which belong either to the genus Funaria or Physcomitrium.

When these cells die, their walls rupture, allowing the sporangium lid to fall off, and revealing the peristome.

In the Gigaspermales, the capsule is not raised above the plant on a stalk, but remains hidden from view among the leaves.

In the Encalyptales, the capsule is jacketed inside the calyptra long after it is raised above the plant, giving the appearance of a tiny mushroom.