Ian Worley [as Pleuroclada albescens]
Southeastern Alaska Distribution: Throughout in the alpine.
Habitat: Widespread and locally abundant in subalpine and alpine bryophyte mats, often as pure colonies over mineral soils. Descending infrequently to near sea level. Especially common in damp areas, near late snowpatches and meltwater streams.
Comments: Not seen with sporophytes in southeastern Alaska.