Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Kiaeria

Species:

Kiaeria glacialis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Drought Tolerance:

Low

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 arctic regions