Froelich's Dung Moss
Tayloria froelichiana
- Native to:
- United States
Ernst Haeckel (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Splachnaceae
- Genus:
- Tayloria
- Species:
- Tayloria froelichiana
- USDA Symbol:
- TAFR3
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- 3 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-rich, well-drained forest soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments