Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Pottiaceae

Genus:

Pseudocrossidium

Species:

Pseudocrossidium obtusulum

USDA Symbol:

PSOB2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a xeric moss, it can recover from fire disturbance and colonizes disturbed calcareous substrates.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate