Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bryaceae

Genus:

Bryum

Species:

Bryum dichotomum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Bloom Colors:

green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in disturbed habitats like roadsides