Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Thuidiaceae

Genus:

Cyrto-hypnum

Species:

Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum

USDA Symbol:

CYPY2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained forest soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Typically found in shaded forest environments