Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bryaceae

Genus:

Pohlia

Species:

Pohlia columbica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in forested areas with decaying organic matter