Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Splachnaceae

Genus:

Tayloria

Species:

Tayloria splachnoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, organic soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in boggy or marshy areas