Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Andreaeobryaceae

Genus:

Andreaeobryum

Species:

Andreaeobryum macrosporum

USDA Symbol:

ANMA18

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce primarily via spores which require sustained moisture and suitable substrate for germination and establishment. Sexual reproduction and spore production are irregular.