Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Brothera

Species:

Brothera leana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained forest floor

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to humid, shaded forest areas