Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Fissidentaceae

Genus:

Fissidens

Species:

Fissidens littlei

USDA Symbol:

FILI2

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, shaded, nutrient-rich substrates

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in humid, forested environments