Pohlia Moss
Pohlia nutans
- Native to:
- United States
Kristian Peters -- Fabelfroh 11:38, 21 April 2007 (UTC)





Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Bryaceae
- Genus:
- Pohlia
- Species:
- Pohlia nutans
- USDA Symbol:
- PONU70
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Pioneer species that colonizes disturbed and post-fire sites; often among first bryophytes to establish on burned ground.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in bogs and wetland areas