Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Aulacomniaceae

Genus:

Aulacomnium

Species:

Aulacomnium turgidum

USDA Symbol:

AUTU70

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

8 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

microinvertebrates, nesting material

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in tundra and bogs

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce primarily via spores; germination ecology is poorly documented for most bryophytes.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI