Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Seligeriaceae

Genus:

Seligeria

Species:

Seligeria brevifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, rocky substrate

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found on shaded, damp rock surfaces