Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Andreaeaceae

Genus:

Andreaea

Species:

Andreaea heinemannii

USDA Symbol:

ANHE10

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

microhabitat for invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor, acidic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in alpine and subalpine regions