Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Pottiaceae

Genus:

Pleurochaete

Species:

Pleurochaete squarrosa

USDA Symbol:

PLSQ2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Recolonizes post-fire from spores; tolerates periodic fire in Mediterranean ecosystems.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions