Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Tetraphidaceae

Genus:

Tetrodontium

Species:

Tetrodontium brownianum

USDA Symbol:

TEBR3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

1 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

requires good drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, humid forest floors