Stirton's Bryum Moss
Bryum stirtonii
- Native to:
- United States
iNaturalist: © eugene_misiyuk (iNaturalist #264925677)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Bryaceae
- Genus:
- Bryum
- Species:
- Bryum stirtonii
- USDA Symbol:
- BRST6
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- 3 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- microinvertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in temperate forest floors