Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Anomodontaceae

Genus:

Anomodon

Species:

Anomodon viticulosus

USDA Symbol:

ANVI14

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

invertebrates, nesting material for birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce via spores and vegetative fragmentation; spore germination not typically documented in horticultural literature.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI