Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hedwigiaceae

Genus:

Braunia

Species:

Braunia secunda

USDA Symbol:

BRSE6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, forested environments