Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Oncophorus

Species:

Oncophorus wahlenbergii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, nutrient-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in boggy, peat-rich environments