Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bryaceae

Genus:

Bryum

Species:

Bryum violaceum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in shaded, humid environments