Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Calymperaceae

Genus:

Calymperes

Species:

Calymperes erosum

USDA Symbol:

CAER7

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

invertebrate habitat

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in tropical forest floors