Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Funariaceae

Genus:

Physcomitrium

Species:

Physcomitrium washingtoniense

USDA Symbol:

PHWA6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

1 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, loamy soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in wetland areas