Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bryaceae

Genus:

Bryum

Species:

Bryum stirtonii

USDA Symbol:

BRST6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in temperate forest floors