Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Leucobryaceae

Genus:

Leucobryum

Species:

Leucobryum glaucum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green

Native Range

United States: New York

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, sandy, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.0 - 6.0 (acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded forest floors