Leucodon Moss
Leucodon brachypus
- Native to:
- United States
Grout, A. J. (Abel Joel), b. 1867; Smith, Annie Morrill; Jennings, Otto Emery, 1877-; American Bryological and Lichenological Society; American Bryological Society
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Leucodontaceae
- Genus:
- Leucodon (Schwägr. | - leuco)
- Species:
- Leucodon brachypus
- USDA Symbol:
- LEBR12
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- 3 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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