Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hypopterygiaceae

Genus:

Hypopterygium

Species:

Hypopterygium fauriei

USDA Symbol:

HYFA4

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Typically found in forested, shaded areas