Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Fontinalaceae

Genus:

Fontinalis

Species:

Fontinalis filiformis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, sandy or rocky substrate

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in cool, clear streams