small, succulent likely non-vascular plant

this plant was seen near a small lake in Vernon BC.
Found in aggregates along a trail in gravelly soil.
No rootlets easily visible.
Plant feels like a succulent.
Both green and brown in colour.
Approximate size of individual plants is 1-1.5 cm or smaller in diameter.
seen on november 20th.
nothing resembling fruiting bodies was observed.

 

Nostoc commune?

 

thank you so much for the prompt reply. So great to have the mystery solved!