Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hylocomiaceae

Genus:

Hylocomiastrum

Species:

Hylocomiastrum umbratum

USDA Symbol:

HYUM2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich forest soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, forested areas