Sharp's Leptohymenium Moss
Leptohymenium sharpii
- Native to:
- United States
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