Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Orthotrichaceae

Genus:

Schlotheimia

Species:

Schlotheimia lancifolia

USDA Symbol:

SCLA9

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained forest floor soil

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in humid, shaded environments