Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Plagiotheciaceae

Genus:

Plagiothecium

Species:

Plagiothecium denticulatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

requires good drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in forested areas with decaying organic matter