Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bryaceae

Genus:

Orthodontium

Species:

Orthodontium gracile

USDA Symbol:

ORGR5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in damp, shaded forest floors