Wright's Micromitrium Moss
Micromitrium wrightii
- Native to:
- United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Ephemeraceae
- Genus:
- Micromitrium
- Species:
- Micromitrium wrightii
- USDA Symbol:
- MIWR2
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- 1 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- typically found in open, exposed habitats