Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Fissidentaceae

Genus:

Fissidens

Species:

Fissidens arcticus

USDA Symbol:

FIAR3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, acidic soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in cold, arctic environments