Appearance
"Grimmia pulvinata" grows in small cushion-like shaped, around 1-2 centimeters tall. Its color ranges from a grey-green to an orange-yellow. Its leaves are lanceolate, being broad and oval shaped at the base and very narrow toward the tip. They may show a silvery hue near the tip in some specimens. Its capsules are oval shaped, and bend back into the leaves when the plant is dry, and stand out when it is moist.Distribution
"Grimmia pulvinata" is the most common species in the genus "Grimmia", with a nearly worldwide distribution. It is particularly common in Britain and the west coast of North America. It primarily lives in temperate regions, from sea level to elevations up to 9800 feet.Habitat
"Grimmia pulvinata" colonizes a variety of surfaces including rocks, concrete, and tree trunks. It is tolerant of a wide range of PH levels on surfaces, allowing it to live on many types of rock.However, it prefers surfaces such as old mortar and tree trunks.
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