Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Neckeraceae

Genus:

Metaneckera

Species:

Metaneckera menziesii

USDA Symbol:

MEME8

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained forest floor

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shaded, humid environments