Orthodontium Moss
Orthodontium pellucens
- Native to:
- United States
Exeter, Ronald L., author Harpel, Judith, author Wagner, David H., 1945- author United States. Bureau of Land Management. Salem District
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Bryaceae
- Genus:
- Orthodontium
- Species:
- Orthodontium pellucens
- USDA Symbol:
- ORPE2
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, nutrient-poor acidic 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