Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Amblystegiaceae

Genus:

Calliergon

Species:

Calliergon megalophyllum

USDA Symbol:

CAME30

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

aquatic invertebrates, amphibians

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moisture-retentive organic soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and bogs