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