Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Encalyptaceae

Genus:

Encalypta

Species:

Encalypta microstoma

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

typically found in alpine and subalpine regions