Bruchia brevifolia
in A. Gray, Manual ed. 2, 617. 1856,.
Distal leaves short-subulate beyond an ovate or obovate base, 1–1.8 mm, leaf base strongly differentiated in shape; distal laminal cells short-rectangular. Sexual condition autoicous. Seta 0.3–0.7 mm. Capsule neck short, obovate. Spores pitted. Calyptra smooth.
Phenology: Capsules mature early spring.
Habitat: Soil, sandy loam, commonly surrounding quartz pebbles
Elevation: usually low but occasionally moderate elevations
Distribution
Ala., Ariz., Ga., Kans., N.C., Ohio, S.C., Tex.
Discussion
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
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