Xerophytic Limestone Moss
Orthotrichum pellucidum
- Native to:
- United States
Alois Pokorny,various authors (en.wikipedia.org),Le Gendre, Charles,Linnean Society of London.,Grout, A. J. (Abel Joel), b. 1867 Smith, Annie Morrill Jennings, Otto Emery, 1877- American Bryological and Lichenological Society American Bryological Society,Hedwig, Johannes, Schwägrichen, Christian Friedrich,,Société royale de botanique de Belgique,Grout, A. J. (Abel Joel), b. 1867 Smith, Annie Morrill Jennings, Otto Emery, 1877- American Bryological and Lichenological Society American Bryological Society
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Orthotrichaceae
- Genus:
- Orthotrichum
- Species:
- Orthotrichum pellucidum
- USDA Symbol:
- ORPE3
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:
- moist, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage preferred
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found on tree bark in humid environments