Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Brachytheciaceae

Genus:

Brachythecium

Species:

Brachythecium rutabulum

USDA Symbol:

BRRU5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

microhabitat for invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in damp, shaded areas

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Reproduces primarily via spores and vegetative fragmentation; spore germination requires consistent moisture and shade.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI