Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Splachnaceae

Genus:

Tayloria

Species:

Tayloria lingulata

USDA Symbol:

TALI2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

3 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, organic soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wet, shaded forest floors