Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Brachytheciaceae

Genus:

Brachythecium

Species:

Brachythecium albicans

USDA Symbol:

BRAL70

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small invertebrates, microhabitat

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in open, dry habitats

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce via spores and vegetative fragmentation; spore germination requires constant moisture and can take weeks to months.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI