Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Orthotrichaceae

Genus:

Orthotrichum

Species:

Orthotrichum rivulare

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on rocks and tree bases near streams