Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Amblystegiaceae

Genus:

Leptodictyum

Species:

Leptodictyum riparium

USDA Symbol:

LERI6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, silty soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetland areas and along streams