Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Dicranum

Species:

Dicranum undulatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in bogs and wetland areas