Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Anomodontaceae

Genus:

Anomodon

Species:

Anomodon viticulosus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

green

Native Range

United States: New Jersey

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on rocks and tree bases in shaded areas