Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Grimmiaceae

Genus:

Grimmia

Species:

Grimmia laevigata

USDA Symbol:

GRLA5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Recolonizes burned rock surfaces relatively quickly from spores; tolerates post-fire exposed habitat.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found on exposed rock surfaces