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Grimmia Dry Rock Moss (Grimmia laevigata)

Description

Grimmia laevigata is a common cushion moss found on every continent except Antarctica. It grows on bare rock in a wide range of environments and is dessication-tolerant.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Bryophyta

        • Class: Bryopsida

          • Order: Grimmiales

            • Family: Grimmiaceae

              • Genus: Grimmia