Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Rhabdoweisia

Species:

Rhabdoweisia crispata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found on rocky substrates and acidic soils.