Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Mniaceae

Genus:

Pseudobryum

Species:

Pseudobryum cinclidioides

USDA Symbol:

PSCI2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich peat soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in boggy areas and wetlands