Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Amblystegiaceae

Genus:

Palustriella

Species:

Palustriella decipiens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, organic soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetland areas