Fissidens Moss
Fissidens fontanus
- Native to:
- United States
iNaturalist: © cwardrop (iNaturalist #292284217)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Fissidentaceae
- Genus:
- Fissidens
- Species:
- Fissidens fontanus
- USDA Symbol:
- FIFO70
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- aquatic invertebrates, fish cover
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, moisture-retentive substrate
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments.