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.
Altitude range
low to moderate elevations;
Distribution
USA Ala.USA Ark.USA Ill.USA N.C.USA 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.