Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Scouleriaceae

Genus:

Scouleria

Species:

Scouleria aquatica

USDA Symbol:

SCAQ2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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