Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Meesiaceae

Genus:

Amblyodon

Species:

Amblyodon dealbatus

USDA Symbol:

AMDE70

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bryophyte microhabitat

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, sandy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in boggy or marshy areas

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce via spores released from capsules; germination requires constant moisture and appropriate substrate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI