Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Meteoriaceae

Genus:

Papillaria

Species:

Papillaria nigrescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to humid, forested areas