Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Cynodontium

Species:

Cynodontium strumulosum

USDA Symbol:

CYST6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, acidic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in alpine and subalpine regions