Taxonomy

Division:

Anthocerotophyta | - Hornworts

Family:

Anthocerotaceae

Genus:

Phaeoceros

Species:

Phaeoceros mohrii

USDA Symbol:

PHMO14

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in disturbed soils or along stream banks