Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Scouleriaceae

Genus:

Scouleria

Species:

Scouleria marginata

USDA Symbol:

SCMA10

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, rocky, nutrient-poor substrate

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found on wet rocks in streambeds