Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hylocomiaceae

Genus:

Rhytidiopsis

Species:

Rhytidiopsis robusta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, rich, well-drained forest soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in coniferous forest floors