Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Cryphaeaceae

Genus:

Cryphaea

Species:

Cryphaea ravenelii

USDA Symbol:

CRRA7

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, shaded, organic-rich substrate

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on tree trunks and rocks in humid environments