Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Cynodontium

Species:

Cynodontium alpestre

USDA Symbol:

CYAL5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, rocky, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in alpine and subalpine regions