Leucodon Moss
Leucodon brachypus
Grout, A. J. (Abel Joel), b. 1867; Smith, Annie Morrill; Jennings, Otto Emery, 1877-; American Bryological and Lichenological Society;
American Bryological SocietyTaxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Leucodontaceae
- Genus:
- Leucodon (Schwägr. | - leuco)
- Species:
- Leucodon brachypus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- typically found in forested areas with abundant organic matter