Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hypopterygiaceae

Genus:

Hypopterygium

Species:

Hypopterygium tamariscinum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in shaded forest environments