Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hypnaceae

Genus:

Ptilium

Species:

Ptilium crista-castrensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

green

Native Range

United States: New York

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in boreal forests and peatlands