Giant Calliergon Moss
Calliergon giganteum
Kristian Peters -- Fabelfroh 12:14, 28 September 2007 (UTC)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Amblystegiaceae
- Genus:
- Calliergon
- Species:
- Calliergon giganteum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, waterlogged soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in peat bogs and wetlands