Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Cynodontium

Species:

Cynodontium tenellum

USDA Symbol:

CYTE13

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, well-drained

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Typically found in alpine and subalpine regions