Taxonomy

Division:

Anthocerotophyta | - Hornworts

Family:

Anthocerotaceae

Genus:

Phaeoceros

Species:

Phaeoceros pearsonii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, loamy soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in damp, shaded environments