Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Mniaceae

Genus:

Plagiomnium

Species:

Plagiomnium rostratum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in damp, shaded forest floors