Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Cynodontium

Species:

Cynodontium polycarpon

USDA Symbol:

CYPO8

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-poor, acidic soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in alpine and subalpine regions