Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Calymperaceae

Genus:

Syrrhopodon

Species:

Syrrhopodon ligulatus

USDA Symbol:

SYLI

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in tropical forest habitats