Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Acarosporaceae

Genus:

Acarospora

Species:

Acarospora albomarginata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor desert soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry conditions preferred

Notes:

native to arid desert regions