Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Timmiaceae

Genus:

Timmia

Species:

Timmia austriaca

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers calcareous substrates in alpine regions