Orthotrichum Moss
Orthotrichum laevigatum
- Native to:
- United States
various authors (en.wikipedia.org),Grout, A. J. (Abel Joel), b. 1867 Smith, Annie Morrill Jennings, Otto Emery, 1877- American Bryological and Lichenological Society American Bryological Society,Grout, A. J. (Abel Joel), b. 1867 Smith, Annie Morrill Jennings, Otto Emery, 1877- American Bryological and Lichenological Society American Bryological Society,Belgium. Commission de la "Belgica" Belgica (Ship) Expédition antarctique belge (1897-1899) Gerlache de Gomery, A. de (Adrien), commandant, 1866-1934,Edwards, William H. Cambden, Hooker, William Jackson, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown Taylor, Richard & Arthur.,Grout, A. J. (Abel Joel), b. 1867 Smith, Annie Morrill Jennings, Otto Emery, 1877- American Bryological and Lichenological Society American Bryological Society,Grout, A. J. (Abel Joel), b. 1867 Smith, Annie Morrill Jennings, Otto Emery, 1877- American Bryological and Lichenological Society American Bryological Society,Cummings, Clara Eaton, 1855-1906
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Orthotrichaceae
- Genus:
- Orthotrichum
- Species:
- Orthotrichum laevigatum
- USDA Symbol:
- ORLA4
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- 2 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found on rocks and tree bark