Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Pottiaceae

Genus:

Pseudocrossidium

Species:

Pseudocrossidium hornschuchianum

USDA Symbol:

PSHO3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 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:

As an acrocarpous moss, it can recolonize disturbed or burned calcareous substrates relatively quickly from spores.

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 arid and semi-arid regions