Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Grimmiaceae

Genus:

Racomitrium

Species:

Racomitrium aciculare

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in alpine and subalpine regions