Difference between revisions of "Bruchia hallii"

Revision as of 21:54, 16 December 2019

Distal leaves ovate to very short-lanceolate, 0.7–1.3 mm, leaf base not differentiated in shape; distal laminal cells short-rectangular. Sexual condition paroicous. Seta 0.4–1.7 mm. Capsule neck short, obovate. Spores densely spinose. Calyptra smooth

Phenology: Capsules mature late winter–spring.
Habitat: Soil
Elevation: low to moderate elevations

Ala., Ark., Ill., N.C., Tex.

Discussion

The short leaves and short seta are good field characters for Bruchia hallii, but the spores must be examined to distinguish it from B. fusca.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa