Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Erpodiaceae

Genus:

Erpodium

Species:

Erpodium domingense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Native Range

United States: Florida, Navassa Island, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, humid environments