Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Catoscopiaceae

Genus:

Catoscopium

Species:

Catoscopium nigritum

USDA Symbol:

CANI15

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

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in calcareous or limestone areas