Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Brachytheciaceae

Genus:

Bryhnia

Species:

Bryhnia hultenii

USDA Symbol:

BRHU5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich forest soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shaded forest environments