Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bryaceae

Genus:

Bryum

Species:

Bryum capillare

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

invertebrates, moisture retention

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, well-drained

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in rocky or sandy areas

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Reproduces primarily via spores and vegetative fragments. Spore germination requires moist conditions and can be sporadic.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI