Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Archidiaceae

Genus:

Archidium

Species:

Archidium minus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in open, disturbed habitats