Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Leptodontaceae

Genus:

Leptodon

Species:

Leptodon smithii

USDA Symbol:

LESM2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers humid forest environments