Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bruchiaceae

Genus:

Bruchia (Schwägr. | - bruc)

Species:

Bruchia carolinae

USDA Symbol:

BRCA19

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

1 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Occurs in fire-maintained pine savannas and flatwoods. Periodic burning maintains open conditions and seasonal hydrology necessary for this ephemeral wetland moss.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in pine barrens and sandy woodlands