Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Ditrichaceae

Genus:

Pleuridium

Species:

Pleuridium palustre

USDA Symbol:

PLPA5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

1 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, peaty soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetland areas