Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Grimmiaceae

Genus:

Grimmia

Species:

Grimmia torngakiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained substrate

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

typically found in alpine and arctic regions