Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Plagiotheciaceae

Genus:

Plagiothecium

Species:

Plagiothecium undulatum

USDA Symbol:

PLUN4

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.0 - 5.5 (acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded forest floors