Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Archidiaceae

Genus:

Archidium

Species:

Archidium tenerrimum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in open, sandy areas