Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Leskeaceae

Genus:

Leskea

Species:

Leskea obscura

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, forested areas