Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Andreaeaceae

Genus:

Andreaea

Species:

Andreaea megistospora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor, acidic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in alpine and subalpine regions