Abstract
The Grimmiaceae is the largest moss family represented in Antarctica. In continental locations fruiting mosses are rare. Re-examination of early Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) collections revealed the presence of Dryptodon fuscoluteus (Hook.) Ochyra & Żarnowiec with capsules in the region of the Shackleton Ice Shelf, Terre Adelie. The species is described and illustrated and localities where plant collections were made by the AAE clarified. Other specimens collected by the AAE have been revised and they represent the following species: Ceratodon purpureus (Hedw.) Brid., Syntrichia sarconeurum Ochyra & R. H. Zander, Orthogrimmia sessitana (De Not.) Ochyra & Żarnowiec, Schistidium antarctici (Cardot) L. I. Savicz & Smirnova, and Bryum pseudotriquetrum (Hedw.) P. Gaertn., B. Mey. & Scherb.
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