Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Tetraphidaceae

Genus:

Tetraphis

Species:

Tetraphis geniculata

USDA Symbol:

TEGE

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on decaying wood and peat