Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Scouleriaceae

Genus:

Scouleria

Species:

Scouleria aquatica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, rocky or sandy substrate

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found near streams and waterfalls