Sharp's Leptohymenium Moss

Leptohymenium sharpii

Native to:: United States

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Taxonomy

Division:: Bryophyta | - Mosses
Family:: Hylocomiaceae
Genus:: Leptohymenium
Species:: Leptohymenium sharpii
USDA Symbol:: LESH4

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:: Nonvascular
Height:: 2 cm
Drought Tolerance:: Low

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:: ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Mournful Thorn (Lambdina fiscellaria)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:: Yes