Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Andreaeaceae

Genus:

Andreaea

Species:

Andreaea obovata

USDA Symbol:

ANOB8

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, acidic, nutrient-poor substrate

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in alpine and subalpine environments