Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Brachytheciaceae

Genus:

Brachythecium

Species:

Brachythecium populeum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates moderate drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in forested areas and along streams