Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Funariaceae

Genus:

Entosthodon

Species:

Entosthodon rubiginosus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, sandy loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats like forest floors and stream banks