Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Grimmiaceae

Genus:

Racomitrium

Species:

Racomitrium aquaticum

USDA Symbol:

RAAQ2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found on wet rocks near streams