Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Stereophyllaceae

Genus:

Stereophyllum

Species:

Stereophyllum radiculosum

USDA Symbol:

STRA3

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, nutrient-rich forest floor

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, humid environments