Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Funariaceae

Genus:

Physcomitrium

Species:

Physcomitrium immersum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, silty soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetland areas