Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Polytrichaceae

Genus:

Polytrichum

Species:

Polytrichum hyperboreum

USDA Symbol:

POHY70

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in tundra and boreal regions