Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Pottiaceae

Genus:

Barbula

Species:

Barbula unguiculata

USDA Symbol:

BAUN6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found on rocky substrates

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spore germination produces a protonema that develops into gametophyte plants.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI