Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bruchiaceae

Genus:

Trematodon

Species:

Trematodon ambiguus

USDA Symbol:

TRAM16

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in damp, shaded forest floors