Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Tetraphidaceae

Genus:

Tetrodontium

Species:

Tetrodontium repandum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, humus soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, forested areas