Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hypnaceae

Genus:

Hypnum

Species:

Hypnum circinale

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in forested areas with ample organic material