Habitats where strict haircap (Polytrichum strictum) grows:
| Habitat | NVC communities | Sites |
|---|---|---|
| Blanket bog | NVC → | Sites → |
| High montane heath and snow bed | NVC → | Sites → |
| Lowland dry acid grassland | NVC → | Sites → |
| Montane dwarf shrub heath | NVC → | Sites → |
| Raised bog | NVC → | Sites → |
| Rocky slope | NVC → | Sites → |
| Scree | NVC → | Sites → |
| Upland dry heath | NVC → | Sites → |
| Upland spring flush | NVC → | Sites → |
| Valley mire | NVC → | Sites → |