Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Fissidentaceae

Genus:

Fissidens

Species:

Fissidens pauperculus

USDA Symbol:

FIPA5

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, well-drained, organic-rich soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, damp environments