American Funaria Moss
Funaria americana
Grout, A. J. (Abel Joel), b. 1867; Smith, Annie Morrill; Jennings, Otto Emery, 1877-; American Bryological and Lichenological Society;
American Bryological SocietyTaxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Funariaceae
- Genus:
- Funaria
- Species:
- Funaria americana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in damp, shaded areas