Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bryaceae

Genus:

Bryum

Species:

Bryum alpinum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in alpine and subalpine regions