Bartramia halleriana (Haller's Apple moss)
Botanical Information
| Family | Bartramiaceae |
| Genus | Bartramia |
| Species | halleriana |
| Category | Moss/ Lichens |
| Origin | The genus is named after John Bartram, the famous American Quaker botanist. Native to Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. Also found in South America; Europe; Asia and the Pacific Islands of Hawaii and New Zealand and further into Tasmania in Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An endangered species in Canada threatened by human disturbances, fire and the small population. Found in Canada in only nine locations. |
| Shape | Lax to dense tufts that are greenish to yellow-brown in colour. |
| Notable Specimens | Jasper National Park, Jasper, Alberta, Canada. |
| Habitat | Found at elevations of 200-500 m on shaded cliffs, rocky mountain slopes and outcrops in both temperate and humid forests. |