Bruchia ravenelii
in A. Gray, Manual ed. 2, 617. 1856,.
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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
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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.