Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Seligeriaceae

Genus:

Seligeria

Species:

Seligeria recurvata

USDA Symbol:

SERE6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

1 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained rocky substrate

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found on calcareous rocks