Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Amblystegiaceae

Genus:

Campylium

Species:

Campylium hispidulum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: New Jersey, New York

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, forested environments