Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bryaceae

Genus:

Brachymenium

Species:

Brachymenium andersonii

USDA Symbol:

BRAN6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 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, well-drained forest soil

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shaded forest areas