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