Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Encalyptaceae

Genus:

Encalypta

Species:

Encalypta vittiana

USDA Symbol:

ENVI2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

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