Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Ditrichaceae

Genus:

Distichium

Species:

Distichium inclinatum

USDA Symbol:

DIIN70

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, acidic soil

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, forested areas