Bruchia ravenelii
in A. Gray, Manual ed. 2, 617. 1856,.
Distal leaves long-subulate beyond an elliptic, ovate or obovate base, 1.2–2.7 mm, leaf base usually strongly differentiated in shape; distal laminal cells short- to long-rectangular. Sexual condition autoicous. Seta 0.2–0.5 mm. Capsule neck short, bluntly conic. Spores reticulate. Calyptra strongly papillose.
Phenology: Capsules mature winter.
Habitat: Moist, sandy soil
Elevation: mostly low but occasionally moderate elevations
Distribution
Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss., N.C., Ohio, S.C., Tex.
Discussion
Bruchia ravenelii is one of the most commonly collected species of the genus. The short, conic capsule neck is distinctive.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.