Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bryaceae

Genus:

Mielichhoferia

Species:

Mielichhoferia tehamensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

typically found in alpine and subalpine regions