Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Thuidiaceae

Genus:

Thuidium

Species:

Thuidium tamariscinum

USDA Symbol:

THTA2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

invertebrates, nesting material for birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded woodland areas