Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Thuidiaceae

Genus:

Cyrto-hypnum

Species:

Cyrto-hypnum minutulum

USDA Symbol:

CYMI6

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, well-drained forest soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, humid environments