Maryland Sematophyllum Moss
Sematophyllum marylandicum
- Native to:
- United States
Terrell, Edward E United States. Agricultural Research Service,Grout, A. J. (Abel Joel), b. 1867 Smith, Annie Morrill Jennings, Otto Emery, 1877- American Bryological and Lichenological Society American Bryological Society,Grout, A. J. (Abel Joel), b. 1867 Smith, Annie Morrill Jennings, Otto Emery, 1877- American Bryological and Lichenological Society American Bryological Society
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Sematophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Sematophyllum
- Species:
- Sematophyllum marylandicum
- USDA Symbol:
- SEMA13
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- 2 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, shaded, forest floor soil
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in humid, forested areas