Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Campylopus

Species:

Campylopus atrovirens

USDA Symbol:

CAAT16

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bryophyte invertebrates, microhabitat

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in heathlands and bogs

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce via spores and vegetative fragmentation. Spore germination requires consistent high humidity and low light.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI