Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Dicranella

Species:

Dicranella lindigiana

USDA Symbol:

DILI9

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich forest floor

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shaded, humid environments