Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Racopilaceae

Genus:

Racopilum

Species:

Racopilum tomentosum

USDA Symbol:

RATO

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained forest floor

Drainage:

requires good drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shaded, humid environments