Bruchia hallii
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 21. 1874,.
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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
Distribution
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
None.
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