Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Andreaeobryaceae

Genus:

Andreaeobryum

Species:

Andreaeobryum macrosporum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained rocky soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to rocky alpine environments