Dicranum Moss
Dicranum majus
James K. Lindsey
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Dicranaceae
- Genus:
- Dicranum
- Species:
- Dicranum majus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- green
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 coniferous forests and peat bogs