Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Dicranoweisia

Species:

Dicranoweisia crispula

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

moist to moderately dry

Notes:

commonly found in alpine and subalpine regions