Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Tetraphidaceae

Genus:

Tetraphis

Species:

Tetraphis pellucida

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Native Range

United States: New York

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 or peat