Plants somewhat robuts, pink. Stem cortex lacking pores. Stem leaves oblong, 1.3-1.8 mm, apex acute and somewhat concave, margins strongly bordered, especially at the base; hyaline cells often 1-divided, largely resorbed on both surfaces or with 1 large, oblong gap (most of the cell lumen) on the inner surface and 2-3 large, rounded gaps (also most of the cell lumen) on the outer surface. Branches in fascicules of (2 spreading), retort cells rather large, with moderately protruding necks. Branch leaves erect or slightly spreading, not noticeable ranked, narrowly lanceolate, 1.6 mm. apex acuminate, margins narrowly bordered by linear cells in 2-3 rows; hyaline cells on the outer surface with 1-4 large elliptic, ringed pores at the corners or along commissures, on the inner surface with pores lacking in the median region, but toward the margins with 2-3 large, rounded pores; in cross-section green cells triangular to trapezoidal, exclusive or broader on the inner surface, hyaline cells strongly bulging on the outer surface, somewhat convex on the inner. Crum 1985.