Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Pottiaceae

Genus:

Bryoerythrophyllum

Species:

Bryoerythrophyllum recurvirostre

USDA Symbol:

BRRE70

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in rocky, arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mosses reproduce primarily via spores and vegetative fragmentation; germination requirements are rarely documented for individual species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI