Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Fontinalaceae

Genus:

Fontinalis

Species:

Fontinalis missourica

USDA Symbol:

FOMI2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

fish, aquatic invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, waterlogged, organic substrate

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Typically found in freshwater streams and rivers