Andreaea nivalis
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Andreaea nivalis:
Taxonomic Info:
Family: Andreaeaceae
Genus: Andreaea
Specific Epithet: nivalis
Rank: species
Abundance: ?
Southeast Alaska: and
Global Distribution:
Southeastern Alaska Distribution: Probably throughout in the alpine and subalpine.
Habitat: Generally abundant in late snow-patch areas, melt-water streams, runnels, gulleys, wet slopes and rocks, occasionally in drier sites.
Comments: This species may be found near sea level on rocks in peatlands and outcrops in boggy slopes in areas of high rainfall.
