Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Bryaceae

Genus:

Rhodobryum

Species:

Rhodobryum ontariense

USDA Symbol:

RHON

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained forest floor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, wooded areas